John Meade Griggs

On April 26, 2021, John Meade Griggs, beloved husband and father, passed away suddenly at the age of 68. John will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 44 years, Debbie; children: Paula, Justin, and Daniel; sisters, Ginny Vaden and Betty Vaden; brother-in-laws, Charles Vaden and David Vaden; daughter-in-law, Megan Duncan Griggs; as well as numerous relatives and friends. John was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Meade Griggs. John graduated from Atlantic Christian College (now Barton College) with an accounting degree. He was employed by the Federal Government for 40 years, with his final position being an Auditor for the Department of Defense Naval Audit Service. A jack-of-all-trades, John could often be found working on numerous house projects or watching “How to” fix this or that YouTube videos on his iPad. He was full of smiles and greetings, always thinking of others and ready to lend a helping hand. John was a “family man” in the truest sense. He was especially devoted to his wife, Debbie, often stating, “My true joy is being with Debbie 24-7.” John was loved by all he met and will be remembered with great fondness and love for his kindness, compassion, and fun-loving nature. A Celebration of John’s Life will be held on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., at the Demaine Funeral Home - Fairfax, 10565 Main Street, Fairfax, Virginia 22030.