Michael David Griggs Sr.

Michael David Griggs Sr., 74, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away at his residence on June 26, 2021.

He was born on May 6, 1947 in Sullivan, Indiana, the son of the late Jesse Griggs and the late Helen (Meng) Griggs. Michael was united in marriage to Pamela (Ridgway) Griggs on April 16, 1967 at the State St. church of Christ in Sullivan. They just celebrated 54 years of marriage together.

Michael proudly served his country 4 years in the Air Force and 6 years in the Army Reserves.

He worked at Stran Steel in Terre Haute and retired from Indiana Michigan Power in Fort Wayne, IN.

He was an elder and member at the State St. church in Sullivan and also at the Waynedale church of Christ.

Michael loved to sing and was a song leader at church as well as a teacher for various Bible classes. He enjoyed remodeling, taking long drives in the country with his wife, fellowshipping with his Amish friends and vacationing in Shipshewana where he was surrounded by the, much appreciated,  Amish culture.

Survivors include his wife, Pamela Griggs of Decatur, IN; 4 sons; Michael (Carol) Griggs Jr. of Grayslake IL, Larry (Amy) Griggs of Carmel, IN, Doug (Andrea) Griggs of Fort Wayne, IN, Derek (Angie) Griggs of Crawfordsville, IN; 3 brothers; Jeffrey Griggs, Allan Griggs, Brian Griggs; 2 sisters; Ardath Drake, Jenny Webb; 15 grandchildren; Melissa Russo, Nicolas Gibson, Jessica, Jeremy Griggs, Camryn, Nick, Cole Rubendall, Meghan, Corbin, Cameron, Drew, Tyler, Caitlynn Griggs; 3 Great Grandchildren; Madyson, Mason, Mallorree Russo.

He was preceded in death by one grandson; Larry Dennis Jr; 4 brothers; Stephen, Larry, Noel, Gordon; 2 sisters; Chloe, Phyllis

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday July 1 ^st at the Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur with Ministers; Josh Vires and Mike Gors officiating.

Friends will be received from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday June 30 ^th at the Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur.

Military Honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Carlisle IN on Friday July 2 ^nd .

Preferred Memorials can be given to Waynedale church of Christ.

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, in Decatur, Indiana