Leo D. Grills, 73, of Wauchula, passed away at home on January 26, 2012. He was born in Wardell, Missouri on May 7, 1938 and moved to Hardee County 47 years ago. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and had been employed by Chapman Fruit Company.
Mr. Grills was preceded in death by his parents, Alice and Earl Grills, brothers, Jimmy Dale and Sylvester "Vet" Grills, sisters, Vada Grills Baker, Jo Grills Woods, and Corice Kinder, and granddaughter, Tiffany Scruggs.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Grills of Wauchula; sons, Gary Grills and Mike Grills of Wauchula; daughter, Tammy Suepple of Lake Placid; brothers, Charles Grills and Don Grills of Missouri; and grandchildren, Travis, Dustin, Aleasha, Marlena, Tommy, and Megan.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Robarts Garden Chapel at 11:00 a.m. with Duck Smith officiating. Visitation is from 10-11 a.m. Burial is in Wauchula Cemetery.