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Peter Griggs Obituary

Peter H. Griggs N. CHARLESTON - Retired S/MSGT Peter H. Griggs, husband of Bobbie "June" Griggs for 59 years. Children (Diana) Deceased, Terry, James. Grandchildren Michael(Casey), Shana (Billy), Joseph (Jessie), Joshua (Tara), Jordan and Jade. Great grandchildren Amethst, Ellison, Dakota, Colton, Ethan, and Amelia. S/MSGT Peter H. Griggs served 28 years in the United States Air Force with assignments at Shilling Air Force Base, Salina Kansas, Pease Air Force Base, Portsmouth New Hampshire, Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina, Clark Air Force Base Phillipeans, and back to Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina in 1970, retiring in 1980. Graveside services and burial at Beaufort National Cemetery at 12:00 p.m., Friday, April 4th. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Apr. 2 to Apr. 3, 2014.

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Jim Herrington

April 8, 2014

Peter and I were friends and buddies from the 2nd grade on. We roamed the hills of Oklahoma on many adventures. Finally, Pete was best man when Joyce and I were married. May you rest in peace, my old friend!

Dale Adkins

April 7, 2014

Peter and I were high school classmates and old hunting buddies. We were family related as his older brother,Duane, married my sister. He was a good friend and I was sad to here of his passing. He is in my prayers a is his family.

April 7, 2014

Peter was my old hunting buddy and classmate in high school. He was a good friend and I am sad to learn of his passing. He is in our prayers.
Dale&Joan Adkins

George Stewart

April 7, 2014

To June and all Pete's family,

May God be with you during this difficult time. Pete was not just my boss, he was my friend and my fishing buddy.

Stephen Mills

April 7, 2014

I knew Pete well from 1970-1975. He was a Flight Engineer scheduler who was always fair with assignments, even to junior FE's like me. Good people like Pete will be missed. Please accept our most sincere condolences.
Steve and Linda Mills
Delta Air Lines retired
Palm Coast, FL

April 5, 2014

God bless June and the rest of the Griggs family. Pete was the ultimate Flight Engineer. May he rest in peace. CMSGT Jim Sims retired and Carol Sims.

James Craig

April 4, 2014

I flew with Pete on many missions and valued his contributions as a experienced FE, since I was a new pilot. Sorry to hear of his passing. James Craig, Major, USAF Retired

Ronnie Pauley

April 4, 2014

I am very sorry to hear of Pete's passing. My sincerest condolences to you. He was a great guy and a great flight engineer. He will be missed.

April 4, 2014

I heard of Pete's passing with a sad heart. He was a good friend and a great flight engineer and dedicated American. Peace be with you.
Tony Paulson, Schertz, Texas

Randy Griggs

April 4, 2014

God bless you all and God bless Uncle Pete. Thinking of you all with much love, Randy

April 4, 2014

So sorry to hear about Pete. I flew several missions with him during my time in the 41st. I was a new Flight Engineer and he taught me a lot.
Claude Irelan, Retired CMsgt.

William Tidrick

April 4, 2014

God bless you and your family at this time.

Doug Smith

April 3, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Sylvia Coomes Sweet Magnolias Red Hat Vice Queen

April 3, 2014

June & family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts & prayers. May you receive comfort in knowing that Pete is with his Heavenly Father.

Donna Goss

April 3, 2014

I am so sorry for loss. I will keep in my memories all the fun times that he took me and Terry fishing. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

April 3, 2014

Dear family, I'm sorry for your loss. May you draw close to the god of all comfort during this difficult time. James 4:8, psalms 83:18

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