Oscar "Trice" Griggs passed away Tuesday December 21, 2021 after a brief battle with brain cancer. A native of Crocket County, He was born to the late Oscar and Maude Griggs May 2, 1934 in Friendship, TN.
Trice spent much of his time reading and spending time outdoors. He was an avid Bicyclist and loved riding the Greenline. He also enjoyed camping at Reelfoot Lake and the TN River. He devoted his time and love to his son Stanley who is a very special person to so many. He devoted his life to God, church, and loving his family and many friends. He was retired from Southern Guardmil after many years of Entrepreneurship. He was very honored and proud to have served his country In the Army.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Marie Griggs, and his nine siblings.
He is survived by his sons Douglas (Teresa), Stanley, and Phillip (Kerry). His six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
He also leaves behind a host of family and friends.
A visitation for Trice will be held Friday, December 24, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 North Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, TN 38133. A funeral service will occur Friday, December 24, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 3700 North Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, TN 38133. A committal service will occur Friday, December 24, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM, 3700 North Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, TN 38133.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Shepherd's Haven.
175 Shepherd's Haven Way Arlington, TN 38002.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MemphisFuneralGermantownParkway.com for the Griggs family.