Curtis Lee Griggs was born June 13, 1961 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Lee "June" Moody and Maxine Griggs Rhodie.

He began and completed his education in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System, having graduated from R.J. Reynolds High School in 1979.

A dedicated employee with multiple skills, he had varied employment, most notable, his tenure of over 30 years with Republic Waste of Greensboro, NC. Additionally he was employed with Parrish Tire of Winston-Salem, NC.

He passed away on June 1, 2024. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Watson of Winston-Salem, NC.

He will be remembered as loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend who loved to laugh, travel, and spend time with his family and friends. He especially enjoyed trips to the beach at every possible opportunity. His family and friends knew him to be a loyal Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Curtis had a heart of gold and loving spirit that will be missed by many.

He leaves to cherish his memory: two sons, Kellen Griggs and Kelvin Griggs; one daughter, Kimberly Griggs; six grandchildren: Kaniya Griggs of Charlotte, NC, Kennadi Griggs of Mocksville, NC, Kahlin Griggs-McCallum of Greensboro, NC, Christopher Jennings-Allen, Kayden Jennings-Allen and Karlei Harris, all of Winston-Salem, NC; two brothers: John (Annette) Watson, Sr. and Darryl (Stephanie) Moody, both of the city; sister, Sharon (Stan) Clark of McLeansville, NC; sister-in-law, Mildred Watson; devoted cousin, Ardeal Roseboro, Jr.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Public viewing will be held from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM, Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral service at 12:00 PM, Monday, June 10, 2024 in the chapel of Clark of Brown & Sons Funeral Home.

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