Obira Ravernail Griggs, 89, of Rockingham passed away on July 18, 2023 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital-Richmond Campus.
He retired from CSX where he served as a conductor. His desire was to have a large family which was evident with his seven children. He liked to fish, hunt and travel. He especially liked to travel with his family
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Etta Jean Garris Griggs; his sons, Obira R. Griggs Jr., and Daniel Beeler Griggs; and a grandchild, Rachel Jackson.
Surviving are his children, David Milton Griggs (Kathy), Richard Garris Griggs (Sylvia), Robert Stanley Griggs (Laura), Michael Stephen Griggs (Angela), Virginia Gay Roberts (Dennis); 14 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great grandchildren.
Condolences may be made online at carterfuneral.net.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 22, 2023 from 11 a.m.-noon at Roberdell Methodist Church, with the service beginning at noon, with Pastor Paul Haber officiating. Interment will follow in Eastside Cemetery.
Carter Funeral Home is assisting the Griggs family.
