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William Griggs Obituary
He was born in Harbinger, NC to the late William T. Griggs and Beulah Doyle Griggs and has always called Harbinger his home. After graduating from W.T. Griggs High School, where he was voted "cutest boy in his class", he enlisted in the Navy and retired after 20 years of service. Billy was an avid golfer who never liked to brag about his 2 hole-in-one shots and enjoyed working at the Oceana Naval Base golf course for 26 years. He was proud to be a Mason and was a member of the Norview Masonic Lodge.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 1:00PM at Poplar Branch Baptist Church, 709 Poplar Branch Rd., Grandy, NC, 27939 with Pastor Tom Hall officiating. To express online condolences, please visit www.vacremationsociety.com.
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Keith S
March 6, 2020
"Never liked to brag about his two hole-in-ones" :-) Wonderful memories about a wonderful and family loving man!
March 4, 2020
Griggs Family,
Mr. Billy was an awesome man and great neighbor that anyone could ask for. He was always willing to help you out. I always loved his jokes. I remember growing up he always picked on me and him and my Dad talking about Golf. He will be truly missed.
Mary (Daubert) Carr
Danny Manns
February 28, 2020
A great man, mentor and friend. A true giant at the Oceana Golf Course in the 80's and 90's. We spent a lot of daylight together at Oceana over the twenty some years. I enjoyed every minute with you and have many fond memories on and off the course. I will miss you! RIP my dear friend until we meet again. Love Danny
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