ROCKINGHAM — Daniel Beler “Dan” Griggs Sr., affectionately known as “Big Dan” or “Papa Dan,” passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 at PruittHealth of Rockingham at the age of 62.
A former resident of Richmond Road, he was born Nov. 30, 1957, a son of Obira Ravernail Griggs Sr., who survives, and the late Etta Jean Garris Griggs.
Prior to health problems, Dan had worked in industrial construction as an electrician and a pipefitter for many years. He enjoyed a good time with friends which included watching football and he was an especially devoted fan of the Carolina Panthers.
He leaves behind by a large and loving family. Surviving, in addition to his dad, are two children, Daniel Griggs Jr. (Samantha) of Rockingham and Lindsay Scoggins (Kurt) of Rydal, Georgia; three grandchildren, Daniel “Tripp” Griggs III, Sophie and Sela Scoggins; his siblings, David Griggs (Kathy) of Clemmons, Richard Griggs (Sylvia) of Columbia, South Carolina, Ginny Roberts (Dennis) of Ocean Isle Beach, Stanley Griggs (Laura) of Clayton, and Michael Griggs (Angela) of Holden Beach; plus numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. His mother, Etta Jean, and one brother, Obira Griggs Jr., preceded him in death.
Graveside services will be conducted at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at Eastside Cemetery.
Services are under the direction of Carter Funeral Home of Rockingham.
Condolences may be posted online at www.carterfuneral.net.
