Harold Griggs was born April 13, 1960 in Wayne County, TN to the union of the late Calvin Lee and Bulah Mae Kilburn Griggs. He was united in marriage to Joan Griggs on April 8, 1989. He was a member of Hickory Springs Holiness Church, enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, camping, and being outdoors. He was a carpenter with the Pinecraft Furniture Company and worked with the City of Waynesboro. Mr. Griggs departed this life on Sunday, April 7, 2024 in Waynesboro, making his stay in this life 63 years, 11 months, and 26 days.
Those left behind to cherish his memory include his wife of 35 years, Joan Griggs; two daughters, Jennifer Horton; Tiffany Griggs all of Waynesboro, TN; a step-daughter, Kim Pennington (Jamie) of Lawrenceburg, TN; a great-niece and nephew, Kaitlyn and Kevin Griggs; two brothers, Willie Griggs, Alvin Griggs both of Collinwood, TN; one grandson, Cody Reeves of Waynesboro, TN; one step-granddaughter, Renee Hooker (Ryan) of Lawrenceburg, TN. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and his two furbabies, Nancy and Sissy.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Christopher Griggs; five sisters, Dorothy Erby, Pearline Collins, Irene Daniel, Marie Thompson, Hazel Griggs; and three brothers, George Griggs, Melvin Griggs, and Ronald Griggs.
Funeral services began at 1:00 PM on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Bates-Love Funeral and Cremation Chapel with Casey Jones officiating. Burial followed in the Forty-Eight Creek Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Bates-Love Funeral and Cremation is honored to serve the Griggs family.
