Paul E. Griggs, Sr. was received into Heaven on February 24, 2013. Services for Mr. Griggs will be held on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at the First Baptist Church in Dublin, GA with burial following in Columbus, GA at "The Chapel in the Pines" at Park Hill Cemetery at 3:00 P.M. Dr. Cliff Morris and Dr. Jimmy Elder will officiate. Mr. Griggs is survived by his wife of 66 years, Anne Childs Griggs, and his children, Paul E. Griggs, Jr. (Bonnie), Carol Griggs Bosbyshell (John), and Claudia E. Griggs. He is also survived by a sister, Hellon Griggs Booker of Eufaula, AL; grandchildren, Paul E. "Trae" Griggs, III (Sheree), Jon T. Griggs, Leigh Anne Griggs Bennett (Hunter), Drew Griggs, Katie Bosbyshell, Johnny Bosbyshell, Carrie Freeman Boatright, Adric Freeman, a host of great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Griggs was born in Phenix City, Alabama on February 23, 1926. His parents were Ocie O. and Lillian T. Griggs. Mr. Griggs attended Columbus High School in Columbus, GA and was captain of the football team that received many honors in the 1940s. He was heavily recruited by Universities throughout the nation. After graduation, he proudly served our country in World War II, receiving the Purple Heart, and returned home with the rest of our country's heroes, after which he attended Auburn University. He was an entrepreneur as the owner of the Royal Crown Cola Company in Dublin, GA. He also served as a member of the Dublin City Council, a former member of the Dublin Rotary Club, and the Dublin Country Club. Most recently he was a volunteer at the VA Hospital in Dublin. Although his accomplishments were many, his proudest was that of his family, and the friendships he made along the way. He never put himself first and found the greatest joy in serving others. We would like to thank the staff of the VA Hospital on 17B and the VA Hospice Unit, who gave him wonderful care during his long illness. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations to the First Baptist Church, Dublin, GA, the American Cancer Society, or the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center at 478-277-2439. The family will receive friends at Townsend Brothers Funeral Home Monday, February 25, 2013 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Townsend Brothers Funeral Home, Dublin, GA is in charge of the arrangements. Visit www.townsendfuneralhome.com to sign the online register.