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Griggs, Horace Edward "Ed"

August 11, 1931 –
 March 25, 2016

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Horace Edward Griggs (Ed) was born on August 11, 1931 in Texhoma, Oklahoma to the late Arthur Franklin Griggs and Marcia Violetta (Gregory) Griggs.  He was married to Ouida Jo (Hutchins) Griggs for 58 years.  He began his rejoicing in heaven on Friday, March 25, 2016. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Jennie Lou and Olan Gooch of Sanger; and sister, Donna Jean Hardy of Sanger; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Jo and Scott Johnson, of Plano; including nephews, and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brother-in-law, Harold Hardy of Sanger; and nephew, James Gooch of Wichita, Kansas. He will be laid to rest at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 1, 2016 at Dallas Ft. Worth National Cemetery. http://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/dallasftworth.asp A memorial service celebrating Ed’s life will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2016 at The Heights Baptist Church located at 201 W. Renner Road, Richardson, Texas  75080 with Rev. Gary Singleton and Rev. Darrell Grice officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of ARIA Cremation Service and Funeral Home 19310 Preston Road Dallas, Texas 75252 214-306-6700

    Bethel Reynolds
    29 Mar 2016
    2:07pm

    Such a beautiful story of his life. I know you are sad but also at peace because you know you will see him again.

    John L. Barnes III
    29 Mar 2016
    4:58pm

    It was a great sense of loss when we learned of Ed’s passing. May it comfort the family to know so many people care and are thinking of you and your family at this time. What started over 25 years ago as a business relationship grew into a kindred friendship. It was a privilege to have known Ed. I can see Ed & Ouida Jo holding hands in Heaven. Remember that “Those that live in our hearts never die.”

    John DeLuca
    29 Mar 2016
    7:46pm

    Lisa, I truly am sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. He was a great friend, coworker and golfing buddy. I used to stay in touch via email. I really liked your Dad, he was a good man!

    Bill Kowalski
    29 Mar 2016
    7:56pm

    Ed, enjoyed our many years together with “the cabin” and will miss your wisdom and advice. Help those angels as you have us.

    Dick
    29 Mar 2016
    8:13pm

    One of the finest man I’ve known and, although I know where he is, I’ll really miss him.

    Harold McDaniel
    29 Mar 2016
    8:14pm

    My condolences to Eds family. We’ve lost a great guy and friend. We will miss him. Mary and my prayers are with the family.

    Polly Landrum
    29 Mar 2016
    10:52pm

    Home with Jesus and Ouida. Ed and Ouida are two of the sweetest people to have walked this earth. Love them both

    John Deluca
    30 Mar 2016
    5:49am

    Lisa, may God Bless your Dad!

    Jerry C. Durbin
    30 Mar 2016
    10:55am

    My heartfelt regrets and sympathy to all of Ed’s family at the time of this loss. Lisa Jo, I regret that previous commitments did not allow my attendance. Jerry

    Don Haas
    30 Mar 2016
    1:23pm

    “If there is a Pool Hall in Heaven I know Ed has found it.”

    I will always remember Ed as a good friend and feel fortunate to have known him for a short time.

    Paul Ridgway
    30 Mar 2016
    2:44pm

    We want to express our condolences on the passing of our friend Ed. We know that he was ready to be with the Lord. Though we had not known him for many years, we appreciated his support and encouragement in our ministry. God bless and comfort all of you.

    Clinton Hysmith
    30 Mar 2016
    3:25pm

    Lisa, its impossible to express in words how much I enjoyed Ed’s friendship. Ed was a true Christian man, that never strayed from his believe. He was a great help to me when I was trying to teach Sunday School. I will miss him very much. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Domenic Tolotta
    30 Mar 2016
    3:55pm

    Ed was a great boss and one of the most honest and honorable human beings I have ever met. I will truly miss him.

    Rose and Bill Sutherland
    30 Mar 2016
    4:32pm

    Ed will be missed!

    Our condolences to you Lisa and your family.

    GOD BLESS, Rose & Bill

    Bill Gibson
    30 Mar 2016
    4:50pm

    Lisa, my condolences Ed was a great coworker and working with him was also uplifting.

    Caroyn Spilllers
    30 Mar 2016
    5:11pm

    My sincere sympathy to the family. I know you will miss him very much but be a peace that he is with ones he loved.

    Kelly Slosar Brown
    31 Mar 2016
    10:30am

    I have such wonderful memories of both your sweet parents Lisa. Truly sorry for your loss. I know your dad is reunited with your mom now. May God bless you and your family.
    Sincerely, Kelly

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