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Jim Griggs Obituary

Jim Thomas Griggs passed away at 9:00 PM on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at the Carpenter House in Baton Rouge at the age of 72. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Nuclear Weapons Specialist. He retired from Exxon after 35 years of service. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him, in fact his brightest smile came when his children and grandchildren were around. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, 9995 Hooper Road, Central, LA 70818 on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 from 10:00 AM until religious services at 1:00 PM in the funeral home chapel conducted by Rev. Glenn Taylor. Burial will be in Greenoaks Memorial Park in Baton Rouge. Survived by his loving wife, Glenna Sue Brumfield Griggs; 3 daughters and sons-in-law, Jimmie Carol and Eddie Craft, Susan and Ricky Raymond and Linda and Art Clement; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Lee and Val Griggs, Joey and Brandy Griggs and Troy Staton; 1 sister, Ruth Duplessis; 1 brother, George Griggs; 18 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, George and Evelyn Goff Griggs; daughter, Kimmie Capello; sister, Patsy Griggs. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Craft, James Griggs, Tony and Brandon Staton, Beau and Brett Capello. Honorary pallbearer will be Don Guyon. Jim was a member of the Cypress Bayou Retirement Club. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Temple Baptist Church in Baton Rouge. Please sign our online registry book at www.sealefuneral.com

Published by The Advocate from Apr. 28 to Apr. 30, 2013.
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Lee and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Judy Allen

April 30, 2013

We're so sorry for y'all's loss, Joey, Brandy, Mallory & Cade. We're right up the road for anything you need. We love you so much!

Erin, Karl & Lyz

April 29, 2013

Jimmie..our sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad. May God comfort you & your loved ones at this time of loss.

Donna & HL Smith

April 29, 2013

Jimmie Craft

April 29, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

The LeBlanc's Randy, Wendy, Morgan & Madison

April 29, 2013

Dear family of Mr.Jim: Sory to hear of his passing. There is no pain God cannot heal. He knows the pain we suffer when someone we love dies. Psalm 103:14

Donner Fontenot

April 29, 2013

Lucky: I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. I understand what you are going through having just lost my dad the Sunday before Christmas. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Take heart that your dad is no longer suffering and is now able to watch over you like he never could before. He will live forever in your heart and mind. God bless you and your family.

Rhondi Orgeron

April 29, 2013

Very sorry for your loss. The entire family is in my prayers.

Celina Chism

April 29, 2013

Mrs Sue and Joey and family,
I am so sad to hear that Mr Jim passed away. He was such a sweet, kind man that I am so glad I could call him my friend. Take care of each other and may God bless you all!

Corliss Brasseaux Satterfeal

April 28, 2013

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