Roy E. Grindstaff, 89, of Swansea, IL, born October 31, 1918 in St. Louis, MO, died Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at his residence.

Memorials: Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice or Hospice of Southern Illinois.

Visitation: none

Funeral: By his request cremation was held. There will be a private family burial at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO