- Date Of Birth: January 16, 1961
- Date Of Death: January 29, 2019
- State: Indiana
Duane Allen Griggs, age 58, of Kokomo, passed away on January 29, 2019. Duane was born on January 16, 1961 to Wiley E. and Juanita C. (Wilson) Griggs.
Duane graduated from Taylor High School in 1979. He was a member of the United States Army for 12 years working as a communications specialist. He proudly served beside his brothers and sisters in arms during Desert Storm. Duane was a Sergeant E5 when he departed from the military. When he returned to civilian life, he worked in manufacturing.
Duane had many past-times; he loved to fish, tinker around the house, tackle do it yourself projects, invent all sorts of things, and watch movies.
Those left to carry on Duane’s legacy of love are his father Wiley Griggs; sisters Larky Walker and Cheryl Ogle; brother Darryl Griggs; his children Anthony Griggs, Matthew (Jessi) Griggs, Ryan Montgomery, and Chad (Katy) Montgomery; and his grandchildren Jade Griggs and Kaydee Johnson.
Duane was preceded in death by his mother Juanita Griggs; wife Debbie (Stearnes) Griggs; and sister Dixanna Griggs.