Gary L. Griggs, 77, of Frankfort, passed away December 18, 2020 at Witham Health Services in Lebanon, Ind.  He was born on November 8, 1943 in Frankfort and was raised by his mother: Jobelle Griggs Howe and his grandparents: Otto and Beulah Springer.  He married Vicki J. Caldwell on December 27, 1969 in Frankfort and she survives.

Gary was a lifelong Clinton County resident and a 1962 graduate of Frankfort High School.  He had worked for Coca Cola, Allison Transmission, Montgomery Ward, Esserman Tire, and retired from Sears in Lafayette.  He was a former member of First Baptist Church in Frankfort and a 30 year member of St. Matthew United Methodist Church, where he was a long-time choir member.  He was a former member of the Clinton Lodge #54 F&AM.  He enjoyed fishing, drawing, model trains, was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears, and loved family trips to Ludington, Michigan.

Memorial donations may be made in Gary’s honor to St. Matthew United Methodist Church, 1951 Wilshire Drive, Frankfort, IN 46041, First Baptist Church, 301 S. Columbia Street, Frankfort, IN 46041 or the Clinton County Humane Society, P.O. Box 455, Frankfort, IN 46041.

Visitation and Services

Visitation will be 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort.  Funeral Services will begin at 3 p.m. at the funeral home.  Burial will follow in Bunnell Cemetery, Frankfort.  Out of respect for the health, safety, and comfort of all in attendance, guests will be expected to adhere to current CDC guidelines regarding appropriate social distancing and the wearing of masks.  

Survived by:

Surviving along with his wife, Vicki, (of almost 51 years) are his Daughter: Melissa (Chris) Fresch of Lafayette; Son: Chris (Becca) Griggs of Thorntown; and 8 Grandchildren.  

Preceded by:

He was preceded in death by his grandparents and mother.