Edward Howard Griggs, IV

Edward Howard Griggs IV, 45, passed from this world to Heaven on July 19, 2025. He was a Purple Heart Recipient and highly decorated combat veteran, who put his life on the line for all Americans.

He was the Gunner of a military vehicle when it hit an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). He was thrown from the vehicle and suffered a severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), severe TBI headaches, and severe Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). He served 7+years in the Army until his medical discharge. He served combat tours in Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Iraq.

He was an avid Avalanche hockey fan. He loved to bowl, hike, snow mobile, rock hunt, and was one of the best snowboarders on the mountain.

He looked forward to each time his beloved daughter Kaylee would visit him. He loved and cherished her so much.

He was very active in Vets4Vets, Honor Guard, and The American Legion. He attended Pagosa Bible Church and a men’s combat veteran bible study. He was a very talented man and jack of all trades. He loved working on car engines. He could remove an engine, fix it, and put it back quicker than anyone else. He helped many with their car problems.

He leaves behind his precious beloved daughter Kaylee Cheree Griggs of Shepherdsville, KY, his parents Edward H. Griggs III and Karen Lee (Duntz) Griggs of Pagosa Springs, CO, two brothers; Chris Griggs of Pagosa Springs, CO, and Mike Griggs of Chicago, IL, his sister Chériana Griggs (Sergey Lossev (fiancé)) of Oakland, CA, Amy Cheree Griggs (Kaylee’s mother) of Shepherdsville, KY, several aunts and uncles, many cousins, and friends.

He was dearly loved and will be missed immensely.

The Celebration of Life Ceremony will be on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at Pagosa Bible Church, 209 Harmon Drive, Pagosa Springs, CO. Followed by a Full Military Honors Ceremony at 2:30 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Park, 220 Vista Bird, Pagosa, Springs, CO

Those who would like to make a donation in Eddie’s memory may send it to: Vets4Vets, P.O. Box 5331, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147