Richard Griggs

Richard M. Griggs, age 72, of Beaverton, MI formerly of Corunna passed away Monday, February 14, 2011 at Midland Medical Center, Midland, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Corunna Chapel Corunna, MI on Friday, February 18, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. Pastor Kirk Brookins will officiate. Burial will follow at Pine Tree Cemetery, Corunna, MI. Visitation will be held on Wednesday February 16, 2011 from 6-8 PM and Thursday, February 17, 2011 from 2-8 PM with family present 2-4 & 6-8 PM. at the Funeral Home.

Richard was born in Grand Blanc, Michigan on May 16, 1938, the son of Norris and Imogene (Bronson) Griggs. He was a graduate of Grand Blanc High School. Richard married Rose Avery on January 22, 1958 in Grand Blanc, MI, and resided most of his life in Corunna & Beaverton.

Richard retired from GM, working at Fisher Body and then Buick City both in Flint. He loved fishing, hunting and living on the lake. But the joy of Richard's life was spending time with his grandchildren. Richard served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam era.

He is survived by his wife Rose Griggs of Beaverton, MI, daughter Ronda and Bill Smith of Corunna, MI, daughter Robin and Matthias Inman of Monroe, MI, son Rick and Denise Griggs of Nunica, MI, son Roger and Gayle Griggs of St. Johns, MI, 15 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters, 4 brothers, and many nieces and nephews. Richard was preceded in death by his parents and a brother.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association or Shriner's Foundation. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes Corunna Chapel Corunna, Michigan.

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