Jesse Garnett "Bud" Gritton, 85, husband of Drucilla Casey Gritton, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020.  Born November 13, 1934 in Anderson County, KY, Bud was the son of the late Orbrey Hollis Gritton, Sr. and Margie Myrtle White Gritton.

Along with his parents, Bud was preceded in death by two sisters, Agnes Peach and Dorothy McMichael.

Bud was a 1954 graduate of Western High School in Anderson County.  A welder by trade, Bud owned and operated Gritton's Welding for 35 years.   He was a former member at Friendship Baptist Church for 33 years and joined First Baptist Church in 1991.  He served as a Deacon since 1971 at both churches and was promoted to Deacon Emeritus in 2018.  He taught Sunday school since age 18 and taught lessons on FBC Television Ministry.  Bud was a member of Gideon's International and a member of the Beaver Creek Masonic Lodge #355 for 50 years plus and served as Past Master.  He served on the Board of Directors of Salt River Church and on the Anderson County Board of Zoning and Adjustments for 11 years.

Including his wife Drucilla, Bud is survived by his sons, Lynn (wife Lynne Marie) Gritton, Blaine (Lorrie) Gritton, and Kelly Gritton, all of Lawrenceburg; 8 grandchildren, Jesse (Tracy) Gritton, Katie (Kris) Churchman, Anthony Gritton, Adam (Tiffany) Gritton, Kasey & Katrina Gritton, and Wesley (Katie) Gritton and Jake Browning; 6 great grandchildren, Kylie & Sydney Gritton, Jaydon Gritton, Ryder Gritton, Kristopher and Alexis Churchman; a sister, Linda Baxter of Lawrenceburg; and three brothers, O.H. "June" Gritton, Jr. (wife Juanita), Jerry Gritton (wife Judy), and Larry Gritton (wife Linda), all of Lawrenceburg.

Bud greatly loved his family, but even more so, he loved and followed His Savior, Jesus Christ sharing the Gospel Truth with everyone. Bud never met a stranger and lived his life according to the Golden Rule. He was the Gritton family historian researching all the past generations. Born and raised in Anderson County, Bud loved to tell others all the relational connections between his own family and other families, as well.  He was deeply loved and respected by his family and will be terribly missed until we see him again in Glory.

Visitation will be held 11 am – 2 pm Monday, August 31 ^st followed immediately by the service at 2:00 PM, all at First Baptist Church.  Bro. Larry Gritton and Dr. Robert F. Ehr will officiate the service.  Burial will follow at the Lawrenceburg Cemetery.

Bud's grandchildren and spouses will serve as pallbearers.  Members of the Fisher of Men Sunday School Class and the Deacons of First Baptist Church will serve as honorary bearers.

Memorials are suggested to The Gideon's International, Anderson County Camp, P.O. Box 61, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342.

Arrangements entrusted to the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home.  Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.ritchieandpeach.com

To abide by the regulations set forth by the State of Kentucky all persons attending a visitation or funeral/mass (public or private) will be required to wear a face coverings and practice social distancing.  Fifty (50%) occupancy of the funeral home will be in practice.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation.