Truman Curtis Griggs, Jr.

Truman Curtis Griggs, Jr., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, in his home in Henderson, Kentucky. He was 78 years old. Truman had a giant personality. Indeed, he never met a stranger. He was always comfortable being the center of attention, and seemingly always added joy and laughter to any crowd. You could more than often find him at the Holiday House with a cast of characters of equal personalities having coffee and telling stories. Most of them are likely true. I, for one, was at the brunt of many of his stories and jokes! But, true to his character, it was all in fun. He treated people the right way, like they were important individuals to him, no matter the background. Truman enjoyed restoring old cars, dabbling in antiques, and occasionally going back to his roots in farming. He knew a lot. I remember he once told me that “his wealth of knowledge is an inch deep and a mile wide.” Few would argue that, and I couldn’t agree more. Nevertheless, just like his father (my grandfather), if he said, I believed it. I called him Rope. I truly don’t know why. And, interestingly enough, he called me by the same. I liked it. It was one of his ways to make me feel special. He had that gift with people and adored his family. There are so many fun memories of being around Uncle Truman… swimming pool, volleyball, breakfasts, riding around in old cars, stories of his childhood, working in the oil field, or playing at Memaw’s with my cousins, Kelly and Shelly. And, yes, they have some stories and jokes with which I am at the brunt, as well. Truman loved it all. He led an adventurous life; he embraced life; he laughed a lot. That’s how I will remember Rope. He will be sorely missed by many. Truman was preceded in death by his parents Curtis and Juanita (Tapp) Griggs, wife Arleen Griggs, and his sisters Jean McClure and Helen Hillyard. Truman is survived by his daughters Kelly Walters and husband Cleatus of Corydon, KY and Shelly Saacke and husband Travis of Katy, TX; sister Peggy Berry of Henderson, KY; grandchildren Jessica Walters and Caroline Saacke; and great-grandson Sebastian Baird. Relatives and friends are invited to Truman’s Life Celebration from 11:00 a.m. until the service time on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Benton-Glunt & Tapp Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home with Ernie Margalot officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Henderson, KY. Arrangements entrusted to Benton-Glunt &Tapp Funeral Home, “A Life Celebration® Home”. Visit www.bentongluntandtappfuneralhome.com to make online condolences.

Truman Curtis Griggs, Jr.

May 27, 1945 - November 8, 2023