of North Little Rock,
December 11, 1926 - November 29, 2014
James Julius Griggs, 87, of North Little Rock, entered into eternal peace on November 29, 2014. He was brought into this world by his grandfather, J.L. Griggs, on December 11, 1926 in West Monroe, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, Callie and Charles B. Griggs, both of West Monroe, Louisiana; and siblings, Mable Sims, Louise Hendricks, and Darrell Griggs.
He leaves his loving memories to be cherished by his wife of 67 years, Marie Plunk Griggs of North Little Rock; his brothers, Buddy Griggs (Jean), Harold Ray Griggs (Janet) of West Monroe; his four children, Jim Griggs (Pill) of Fayetteville, Chuck Griggs (Mavis) of North Little Rock, Donna Taylor (Ashley) of Morrilton, and Leslie Griggs (Kim) of North Little Rock; fourteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild, and a host of other family members.
Julius was a veteran of World War II as well as an RCA bull rider. Julius had a 44-year career with Stone Container, being elected in 1990 as Arkansas Salesman of the Year. Julius was active in the Masonic Fraternity for 67 years. He was Past Master F&AM in two different states, Royal Order/Scotland, Scottish Rite and 33 degree Mason; as well as a 60-year member of Eastern Star. Julius was an active member of the Lakewood United Methodist Church in North Little Rock since 1971.
Funeral service will be at 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at Lakewood United Methodist Church, 1922 Topf Rd., North Little Rock. Graveside Service will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 3rd, at Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens, West Monroe, Louisiana. Family will receive friends Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, AR (501-791-7400).
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21 Condolence(s)
Jo Ann Hinton
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Marie please give Terry a call at 318 355 4800. So sorry to hear about Juluis. Had lost phone # again and just heard about it . Please call.
Rick Shockley
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Just found out Julius passed away...He was a great neighbor and a very kind and giving man.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
He will be sorely missed.
Al Robinson
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Marie... I just found out yesterday (December 8th) regarding Julius' passing. He was always... always the kind-hearted, giving individual that all of us came to know and love.
He coupled these qualities with his repeatedly sharp ability to do genealogical work.
Thank you Marie for spending so much of your time with him doing this great research.
He was THE man who located the gravesite of Hugh and Mary Griggs... our fourth Great Grandparents.
I tried for years to do so. Julius and you traveled to the Atlanta area and within days... was able to do what no one had ever done.
Thank you!
He will be surely missed!
Rhoda Tripp
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Marie and family, so sorry for your loss. He will be missed. Reunion won't be the same without y'all. I knew y'all had to leave the last one. Just know that I'm praying for you and your family, Rhoda
Sam and Sue Bristow
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Julius was a special friend and business acquaintance. I have missed seeing him these last few years. I will miss him as a brother Mason. Mrs. Marie, Jim and Pill, we miss seeing you and wish you the best. I am so sorry I have not kept in touch. You will be in our prayers.
Stanley R. Smith
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Dearest Marie&Family, It is with a sad heart that I received this news. . So sorry that I cannot share this time with all of you. Know I Love you All and am so thankful to be part of such a wonderful Family. May God continue to bless and comfort you is my prayer. Stanley
Rick & Brenda Hendricks
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Our most sincere condolences to the Griggs family.
Sherry Cunningham
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
My deepest sympathy to Jim and family. Prayers are with you.
Judy & Clint Triplett
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Our thoughts & Prayers are with all of you-he was a true Southern Gentleman.
Philip Kirkpatrick
Monday, December 1, 2014
My deepest sympathies to the Griggs family. He was a true Southern gentleman. I remember his warm smile at church. He will be missed.
Stacey Crenshaw & Family
Monday, December 1, 2014
We love you all ! Our prayers are with you Aunt Marie and all the cousins.
Joan Strayhorn
Monday, December 1, 2014
I had the pleasure of working with Julius at Great Plains Bag(Stone Container) during 1972-1987. He was a very nice man with a wonderful personality. My condolences to Marie and all his family and friends.
Marolyn
Monday, December 1, 2014
Kim
Sorry to hear about you loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and yours.
Stephanie Dixon
Monday, December 1, 2014
Marie, Chuck, Mavis, and all the rest of Julius' family,
I am so saddened to learn of Julius passing. My sympathies go out to all of you. I didn't know Julius for very long, but he had the unique ability to make you feel like a long-time friend after only a short time. He reminded me so much of that generation of my own family. He had such a wonderful personality and sense of fun. He will be missed.
Marilyn Reed
Monday, December 1, 2014
Praying for your family at this time of great loss.
Joe & Yvonne Whalen
Monday, December 1, 2014
Julius was a wonderful person. Just knowing him was a privilege. He will be missed. Our thoughts ans prayers go with you.
Barbara Smith
Sunday, November 30, 2014
My thoughts and Prayers are with all of you
Thomas Taylor
Sunday, November 30, 2014
On behalf of the Thomas O Benton camp and the Louisiana Division of the SCV I offer my most sincere condolences to all of you. If I can be of assistance please let me know. We will keep you in our prayers. Thomas Taylor.
Debbie Pastor
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Aunt Marie, Jimmy, Chuck, Donna, and Leslie-
I was just talking about your Dad minutes ago and decided to look him up on the internet.
God Bless you all - I have many sweet memories of time spent in your home.
In prayer - with love -
Debbie Pastor
Paul McDowell
Sunday, November 30, 2014
All our prayers and thoughts are with you and your entire family.
Paul, Margaret, Andrew and Patrick McDowell
Kathie & Sheldon Gately
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Sister Marie, Sister Mavis and Brother Chuck. Our hearts, prayers and love are with you as always. Brother Juluus was an outstanding Mason and an excellent Man.
Love,
Sheldon & Kathie Gately