I was so sorry to here of Mike’s passing. I went to collage with him and was one of his Fraternity Brothers. Mike was a special person with many skills and a gentle spirit. I know that you will miss him but will see him again some day. You all are in my prayers. May God strengthen and encourage you during this difficult time.

My condolences to the Grigg family from a fellow college student at Rose.

Karla and Family, my deepest sympathy for your terrible loss. May your fond memories help you through these difficult times. So glad I got to speak to you both in January at the basketball game! Continuing prayers for all!

Please submit this obituary to Mike’s home newspaper in Celina, Ohio, at request of his sister Stacey Parks. I am their cousin Lina Wilson. :
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Our hearts go out to the Griggs Family. May you feel the Lord’s loving arms around you during these difficult times. God bless. Rest in peace Mike.

To the family of Mike;

I worked with Mike a short time at Gorilla Glue the last few years and he was always so helpful and kind. My prayers are with your family at this sad time.

I only had the pleasure to meet you once at your son Matt’s wedding to my niece Meagan, but instantly I could feel the enormous influence of love, respect and basketball you had on your family. You will leave a big hole but you also leave an amazing legacy of a family well-prepared for life and giving.
My deepest condolences to Karla and family.

I’m so sorry to hear this tragic news! Mike was such a kind person who went out of his way to assist wherever needed. I worked with him at Jergens/KAO and Gorilla. I’m so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Mike was one of the most generous and hard working people I’ve worked with. Always cheerful and always ready to help anyone. My heart goes out to Mike’s family during this time of sorrow.

I have worked with Mike for over 30 years at Chester Labs and Gorilla Glue. He was always that guy who had a smile on his face and always talked about all the sports activities they did together. Sending prayers and hugs to his family. He will be missed by all.

To the Griggs family,
Doug and I are so sad to hear the news of Mike’s passing. We knew him through our son, Ben, who played bball with Jon as well as his fraternity brother.
We will always remember Mike’s kind and funny personality. We loved hanging with him at all of the basketball games. Loved that Jon called him “Big Jim”. He will be sooooo missed. Our hearts go out to his beautiful family.

With hugs and warmth,
Jenny and Doug Simpson

I worked with Mike through Gorilla Glue for several years. I found Mike to be the nicest, most honest, hard working person I have had the pleasure of working with. What a tremendous loss to the Griggs family. We will pray for Mike tonight during our family prayers…Rest In Peace.

I worked with Mike at Chester Labs and Gorilla glue. He was always happy and a joy to be around. He will be missed. Sending prayers to his family

I had the pleasure of working with Mile at Chester Labs during he time when they weren’t doing such grateful things, but what a great man!! He will be truly missed. Prayers to all of his family during this hard time.

My wife and I are so very sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. We grew up in different communities and competed against each other from Little League through high school -yet always considered each other friends. Truly a man of class and a wonderful human being. I was fortunate and blessed to have shared time with him at the Hall of Fame induction this past winter. Our sympathy goes out to the family. May God grant you peace in the days, weeks, and months to come.

Mike was so proud of you, his family, and he had a right to be proud. What a fine group you are – a tribute to Mom and Dad. He was a wonderful cousin. We were birthday buddies as we shared the same month and day, and we raced to see who could be the first to text “Happy Birthday!” to the other. We also texted back and forth during Cincinnati games, discussing questionable penalty calls. I will miss that. I will miss him dearly. He was a good man. So proud of him.

Mike was such an amazing guy with a heart of gold & always a positive attitude. We miss him greatly as a co-worker & friend. Praying for his friends & family in the upcoming days.

I had the pleasure of working closely with Mike the past 5 years. He was always the consummate professional. You could always count on him to get the job done even during the most trying times. A very fine man that will truly be missed.

We are so truly sad to hear about Mike’s tragic passing. He will be greatly missed. Mike was a great classmate, friend and tremendous teammate with me at Mendon-Union. We have many fond memories together. He was truly a class act and tremendous human being. Our deepest sympathy to Karla and family during these difficult times. Mike, God Bless. Rest in peace.

I did not believe this sad news when I heard it. My heart is heavy and broken , Mike should have lived and spent time with his family and many friends he made at GG at this time in his life. My deepest condolences to his and May Mike’s Soul Rest in Peace. Mike will forever be remembered.

I had the pleasure of working with Mike for the past 6 years. Mike was the kindest and hardest working person I ever met. My heart goes out to the whole family for the loss of this remarkable man. I hope your happy memories will help you through this extremely difficult time.
Rest In Peace dear friend!

I had the pleasure and privilege of working with Mike for the past 7 years. Mike was a dedicated, hard working man who always made time to help others and share a smile and a laugh. He will be terribly missed. Our hearts and
prayers are with Mike’s family and friends.

To the Griggs family;

Mike was a good friend who I graduated with at Rose-Hulman. Mike was also a great teammate on the Rose basketball team. There were four of us who played together for four years. Mike was a great competitor with a deadly accurate shot anywhere on the floor. I was shocked to hear this news of his passing and know that he will be badly missed by family and friends.

My prayers are with you during this time of grief.

Mark Hodson

We so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Our heartfelt sympathies to you and your family.

I’m terribly sorry to learn of Mike’s tragic accident and death. He was one year ahead of me at Mendon-Union, so I probably cheered for every junior and senior high basketball game he played. He was friendly and positive, but so serious about his studies and sports that he didn’t seem interested when my best friend, Luanne, flirted with him (he was one of few guys tall enough for her to approach!).
I attended Mike and Karla’s wedding reception, and my oldest son and Adam played together a time or two. We exchanged Christmas cards for many years and I regret that we ever stopped. I pray that Karla, their sons, grandchildren, Scott, and Stacey will be comforted by the certainty that Mike has attained eternal rest. May they all have a broad, attentive support network, and the ability to count the ways their lives were enriched by their relationship with such an honorable, kind man. You’re all in my prayers.

I am deeply sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. He was always so professional and positive in all my interactions with him and Gorilla Glue. My thoughts and prayers are with the Griggs family. God Bless.

Scott,
I’m so sorry about Mike’s passing. My deepest condolences to you and the Griggs family.
Warmest regards,
Nick

I was very sorry to hear about Mike. I knew him at Gorilla Glue and got to him while playing golf in the company golf league. My deepest condolences for your loss of a very good man.

Karla and family . You are all in our thoughts and prayers. So very sorry to hear of Mikes passing.
Much love and prayers.

I am so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. He was a terrific teammate, a fierce competitor on the court, and a kind soul and great friend off the court. It was a privilege to be Mike’s teammate on Rose-Hulman’s Elite Eight Team. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Mike’s family. May loving memories of Mike bring each of you peace and comfort in the days ahead and may God’s loving embrace give you the courage to keep moving forward knowing that Mike is alive and well in God’s glorious heavenly home.

Karla, I am so sorry for your loss. Mike was always very friendly when I saw him at the Y. I am deeply saddened by this. Your family is in my prayers.

My heartfelt sympathy and condolences to Mike’s family. I worked with Mike at Gorilla. He was an intelligent man who radiated kindness and calmness and it was always a pleasure to hold conversations with him.

I only met Mike Griggs one time in Vicksburg, MS. He was traveling with a group the week of Aug 31-Sept.3 2017
For the 16th Annual General Barton and Stovall History/Heritage Association Congress.
This group was staying at the Hampton Inn and so was I. I live here but had an unfortunate flood in my home and was staying at the Hampton Inn and Suites. I met Mike because my granddaughter and I were in a few rooms down from him. We met coming out of the elevator. I introduced myself and welcomed him to Vicksburg. As a result I became an honorary guest of the group with an itinerary , badge and told them I would be happy to drive them to the city cemetery to show them the way. I have never met a nicer, more humble man that made me feel that I had known him and this group for years. My sincere condolences to the Griggs family your husband and father was an extraordinary man with a gift that most everyone would love to have. He loved people, he loved his country, he loved the Sport of Basketball and I am certain his family was always in the forefront of his mind. May God give you peace and understanding that only he can give. I hope your wonderful memories with carry you through the difficult days ahead. May God Be with you. ✝️