William "Mark" Griggs Sr.'s Obituary
William Mark Griggs Sr., age 72, of Austell passed away October 25, 2018. Mark was a US Navy Veteran who served on the USS Shangri La. He traveled on a tour of the Mediterranean that included Italy and Crete. After his service, he went on to work at Lockheed, where he retired after 36 years. Mark was a self-taught artist and a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Preceding him in death is his wife, Gail Griggs; and parents, Sara and Buddy Griggs. William is survived by his sons, William “Mark” Griggs Jr. and Stephen Derek Griggs; grandchildren, Amber (Tanner) Hilderbrand and Jacob Stephen Griggs; great grandchildren, Walker and Easton; siblings, Jack, Marlene, Suzanne, Bobby, Tina, and Fran; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Saturday, October 27th, 3:00 to 7:00 PM at Davis-Struempf Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Sunday, 2:00 PM, Davis-Struempf Chapel with Rev. Bob Neal officiating. Interment will follow the service at Rose Hill Cemetery.
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