Willis Clark Griggs, Jr., 89, of St. Joseph, passed away April 27, 2025. Willis was born November 27, 1935 in St. Joseph to Willis "Clark", Sr. and Agnes (Pugh) Griggs.
Willis was a 1954 graduate of Lafayette High School. He served for over 20 years in the Missouri National Guard in the Signal Corp. He worked for KFEQ in sales. He then worked at Krause Mill working his way up to management, and retired as a Maintenance Master Electrician for Prime Tanning.
He married Norma Westfall and she preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his parents, son Rodney Griggs, daughter Lesa Myer, brother Jerry Griggs, step-daughter Marcia Velazquez, and grandson Benjamin Velazquez.
Survivors include son-in-law Todd Myer; son-in-law Randy Velazquez, step-children, Kay Phillippe (Jim), Mark Smith (Mary), nine grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Moila Shrine. He enjoyed fishing, watching baseball, and the Kansas City Chiefs. His biggest love was his dog Max and he let everyone know about him.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening, April 30, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel. Services will be Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 1:00 pm at the funeral home with interment to follow at Savannah Cemetery.
