Robert Manley Griggs

Robert was more than just a friend; he was a fixture in our

lives-as reliable as the things he built and as steady as the signals he sent out across the

airwaves.

When I think of Robert, I think of his hands. They were the hands of a builder. Whether it

was a repair for a neighbor or a project for the church, he had a rare gift: he could look at a

pile of wood or a broken machine and see exactly what it was meant to be. He didn't just

build structures; he built solutions. If you had a problem, Robert was there with his toolbox

and a heart that was even bigger than his workshop.

His dedication to our church was not just a duty; it was his calling. For many years, he

served behind the scenes. He didn't seek the spotlight, but his presence was the quiet pulse

of our congregation. He lived out his faith not through loud words, but through his "caring

heart for the needy." He was the first to notice when a neighbor was struggling and the first

to offer help without being asked.

Beyond his work, Robert had a wonderful sense of adventure every day. He was a regular

at the local flea markets-a place where his builder's eye and his love for a good story came

together. He could find beauty in things others had discarded, much like he saw the

potential in every person he met.

To his fellow enthusiasts, he was a voice in the night on Hamm Radio. He loved the idea that

he could reach out across the world from his own home, connecting with people across

borders. Yet, as much as he loved those global connections, his heart was firmly planted

here at home.

Some of his happiest moments were spent with the Oblitas family. He spoke so often of the

warmth, the laughter, and the meals shared together. He cherished every moment spent in

our company.

Robert leaves behind a legacy of "a life well-lived." He taught us that nothing is truly broken

if you have the patience to fix it, that a neighbor is just a friend you haven't helped yet, and

that the best way to serve God is to serve one another.

Though his radio has gone silent and his tools are now at rest, the signal he sent out-of

kindness, craftsmanship, and love-will continue to resonate in our hearts forever.

I know our dear friend rests in peace.