Gregory Gene “Silver” Griggs Sr., 72, of Granite City, Illinois passed away at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025, at his home with his family at his side.
He was born August 8, 1952, in Alton, Illinois, a son of the late William Leslie and Dorothy E. (Coleman) Griggs.
He married his high school sweetheart, Shirley J. (Glenn) Griggs on October 2, 1971, in Granite City and she survives.
He had worked many years in sales with welding and medical gas supplies. The United States Army veteran proudly served his country during the Vietnam War and was a member of the Amvets Post #51. He enjoyed his days of golf, boating, camping and relaxing by his pool with family and friends. He had a love of their animals throughout the years and will be remembered for the love and special times shared with his family.
In addition to his beloved wife of over 53 years, he is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Greg and Jennifer Griggs Jr. of Granite City and Clint and Cynthia Griggs of Bethalto; nine grandchildren, Bryce, Brennan, Briella, Emily, Kyle, Avery, Kaneisha, Alexis and Peyton; siblings, Autumn, Traci, J.D., Ricky, Penny, Roxanne, Dot, Billy and Sterling; nieces; nephew; other extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Jerry, Becky, Donna, Steven and Kevin.
In celebration of his life, a memorial visitation will be at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City on Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 10 a.m. until time of a memorial service at 1 p.m. with Pastor Greg Dickerman officiating.
Burial with full military honors will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri.
Memorials may be made to the OSF Moeller Cancer Center in Alton and may be accepted at the funeral chapel. www.irwinchapel.com
