Emmett GRIGGS Memoriam

In Loving Memory of Emmett Lee GRIGGS II who passed away on November 29, 2012.

Published by The Tennessean on Nov. 29, 2013.
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Thinking of you Sally my dear friend,
Love,
Kay

Kay Pricher

November 23, 2022

Dear Sally,
Keeping you in my heart!
Much love dear friend,
Kay

Kay W Pricher

November 23, 2021

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I wish I was there to give you and Saoirse and HUG.

Linda Keigher

January 20, 2013

JERE AND SALLY-Words cannot express our sympathy and sorrow. I just cannot imagine. At this point I would question my faith, but you have a strong Faith which will get you though these tragic times.
Our Prayers are with you and we wish upon you many Blessings.
Our Love, John, Micky, Brenan and Kevin. I have notified Kris and Mitch.

JOHN, MICKY,BRENAN WEVER

December 4, 2012

Dearest Sally and Jere,

Words fail me but we are praying for strength, comfort and peace for you and Lee's family.

We love you,
Kay and Norm Pricher

December 3, 2012

Sending prayers and good thought to you because of yet another tragedy in your lives. May you be comforted to know how many friends are at your side, some of us only virtually. Love from former neighbors, Margaret Colbert once at 235 Woodland, and daughter Margaret Brown, St. Augustine. "Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People"--a good book.

Margaret Brown

December 2, 2012

Jere and Sally, I am so very sad and sorry to hear of Lee's passing. I have been thinking about and praying for your family this week. I am sorry I was unable to come on Thursday. Lynne Williams

December 1, 2012

sally my name is gloria mathews bates i was ayear behind you in school i am so sorry about your son i know how much it hurts to lose a child i lost my daughter in 2010 you and your family will be in my prayers

November 30, 2012

Praying that the Lord will comfort you with His peace--surround you with His love and encourage you with his presence. Had hoped to see you at Church, but we are out of town today.

Clint & Carolyn Williams

November 30, 2012

11/30/12
Jere & Sally,
My heart aches for you. There can be nothing worse than losing a child. I am Helen Oliver's daughter (Mary Ellen) from Milan. We knew you from Sacred Heart. Your son was born the year we were married. We always were so fond of you two. Mom passed away in 2006 at the age of 90, and we were so fortunate to have had her that long.
You are in my prayers.

God be with you,
Mary Ellen Olive Phillips

November 30, 2012

Lisa, we were so sad to hear of Lee's passing! Although we won't be able to attend the funeral because of prior commitments, please know that you are in our prayers today and always!

Margie Visnick

November 30, 2012

We were so sorry to hear of lee's passing.We met lee many time's while he was on holiday in ireland in lisa's family home nextdoor to us, he was a lovely lad and we offer our sincere sympathy to lisa saoirse his mam and dad mother and father in law alice and philip and extended family.

angela and oliver tutty

November 30, 2012

Lisa, Saoirse and Family,
Deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time. Our thoughts are with you as you say your final goodbyes to a wonderful husband and dad. Take comfort knowing that you have spent some of the most valuable years of your life with your best friend, husband and soul mate.

Gerry Doyle

November 30, 2012

Lisa and Saoirse, both your families, my thoughts are with you all today. May you all receive the strength needed to cope with your great loss.

Jolanda Staals

November 30, 2012

Lisa I am so sorry for you and your beautiful girl. There are no words I can say other than I am thinking of you and sending you all my love.
Siobain Higgins.

Siobain Higgins

November 30, 2012

Lee and I were childhood friends in Miss Judy's Kindergarten class. What a wonderful man, husband, father and son from a great family. He will be missed.

Sally Dunlap Hendrick

November 29, 2012

Lee was a wonderful person. So very smart and diligent in all that he did. Everyone at C3 will miss him dearly. Lee was not only a great employee, but a dedicated father and husband. Prayers go out to Lisa and family.

Beth Chase

November 29, 2012

At this time of immeasurable pain and sorrow, my prayer is that this verse will bring a tiny spark of light to you, Sally and Jere, and all. "Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words." Romans 8:26

Beth Jones

November 29, 2012

Dear Lisa and Saorsie, sending much love and comfort to you and your extended families for the loss of your dear Lee. Thinking of you so often and sending strength for the days ahead. xxx

Amanda Wooding

November 29, 2012

Lisa, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are here for you!

Julie Hisrich

November 29, 2012

My dear friend Lisa and her beautiful daughter .. I love you both and send my deepest sympathy to you both and lees family. I wish I d have had the oppertunity to meet you're wonderful husband. I m so glad you guys met and loved and that he ll always be there in your child's laughter and touch .. comfort each other.. xxxx

Paula McGavinDunne

November 29, 2012

Our hearts go out 2 u all at this sad time.. Thinkin of u all.. U got a good man when u got Lee, Lisa.. U cud c just how much he loved u & Saoirse, He truly was a lovin husband & Father & a True Gentleman.. We were lucky 2 have known u Lee.. U'l b greatly missed.. Take Care up there in Heaven, God truly has a wonderful Angel.. All our love bn sent 2 u Lisa, Saoirse & all the Family.. Words can't express how we feel 4 u all right now.. Luv Tara, Danny, Rachel, Megan & Madison..xxx

Tara Fogarty

November 29, 2012

It's with great sadness we learned off Lee passing. Our deepest sympathy to both families

Frank & Betty McGuire

November 29, 2012

Lisa and Family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family on hearing the sad news.
I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Lorraine McGuire

November 29, 2012

Lee was amazing and will be missed by us all. Sending love and prayers to you.

Mary Beth West

November 29, 2012

I will always remember Lee as someone who knew the answer to whatever problem we were facing. If he didn't know off the top of his head, he would return with it soon after doing some research. I am so sorry for your loss and we will miss Lee dearly.

Mike Atlas

November 29, 2012

Lee accomplished so much in such a very short time. Thinking of you all, Lisa. Ciara, David, Mina and Aara.

November 29, 2012

Thinking of you all at this sad time. Sending you prayers xxx

Naomi Kavanagh

November 29, 2012

with this candle may there always be strength and light there for you and your family x x

Margaret Thompson

November 29, 2012

With so much love and constant prayers for a blanket of the Father's healing grace to be spread over Lee's devastated family and friends.

Mary Key Roe

November 29, 2012

In memory of a beautiful soul.

Julie Jones Tunnell

November 29, 2012

Lee was my neighbor growing up & I used to drive him to school. I teased him later that I couldn't believe his parents let him ride with me! It was such a delight to meet his beautiful bride, Lisa, & adorable daughter, Saoirse. They are such a lovely family. My heart breaks for this family that has experienced so much grief. May they be uplifted supernatually by the Lord during this time of pain & suffering. Peace & blessings.

Julie Jones Tunnell

November 29, 2012

Lee was an amazing colleague. His sense of humor was always appreciated as well as his dedication to the project. I am truy sorry for your loss and your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Vicki Estrin

November 29, 2012

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