William Griggs

Chesterfield, SC

Mr. William “Jack” Griggs, age 81, entered into rest on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Graveside services will be 4:00 PM Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Chesterfield Cemetery by Pastor Randy Bishop and Brent Taylor. The family will greet friends after the service at the cemetery and other times at the home.

Mr. Griggs was born December 12, 1935 in Chesterfield, SC the son of the late Jack and Maizie Bell Pate Griggs. He graduated from Chesterfield High School and served in the U.S. Navy. After returning home, he went to work with the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad and retired with 35 years of service. Jack loved hunting, fishing, and taking care of his animals, but most of all spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patsy Gibson Griggs of the home; one son, Kevin Griggs (Lisa) of Mt. Croghan, SC; one sister, Gerry G. Boone of Florence, SC; one nephew, Timothy K. Boone of Florence, SC; 2 nieces, Tara Barrineau of Fernandina Beach, Fl, and Lyndy Boone of Huntersville, NC; and one great niece, Carolina B. Barrineau of Charlotte, NC; and one great nephew, William A. Barrineau of Charleston, SC.

In lieu of flowers the family that memorials be made to Chesterfield Baptist Church, 207 E. Main Street, Chesterfield, SC 29709 or to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) of Chesterfield, SC is serving the Griggs family.