James "Jim" Cole Griggs, loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend passed peacefully from this life at his home with his loving wife by his side on October 28, 2015 after a courageous, lengthy battle with cancer. Born February 14, 1944, in Amarillo, TX, Jim was a larger than life personality who brought joy to those around him; he will be deeply missed. Jim graduated from Texas Tech University in 1969 and obtained his Masters Degree in 1986. He worked for banks and in medical practice management, but his passion in life was operating his own business, JCG Financial, which he started and ran for 20 years. He enjoyed making a positive difference in the lives of his clients, operating his business in the spirit of Proverbs 16:3, "Commit your actions to the Lord and your plans will succeed (Bible - New Living Translation)." Jim loved watching movies, listening to music (especially jazz and rhythm and blues), studying Civil War history (particularly the presidency of Abraham Lincoln), RV travel with his wife, socializing with friends and neighbors, telling jokes and attending his grandchildren's school and sports functions. He was a great handyman and worked in partnership with his wife in creating a beautiful landscape for their home. Jim is survived by his wife of 31 years, Susan Griggs; sister Jo Carol Harmon and her husband Noland of Kennedale,TX; His daughters, Chris Reichelt of North Highlands, CA and Hollie Graham and her husband Kyle of Rowlett, TX.; Susan's sons Michael Schroff of Newport Beach, CA, Robert Schroff and his wife Debbie of Newport Beach, CA., Steven Schroff of Dana Point, CA and Mark Schroff of Fullerton, CA. He had eight wonderful grandchildren, Curstin Ploch, Tia Reichelt, Senior Airman Austin Anderson, Mandy Reichelt, Airman 1st Class Joey Reichelt, Jackson Graham, Saylor Schroff and Samantha Schroff and many, many friends. A celebration of Jim's life will be held at 10:00 AM on November 7, 2015, at Lake Ridge Bible Church (1020 Northwest Drive) in Mesquite, Texas (75150). In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be sent to the Wounded Warriors Project and the American Cancer Society. https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org https://donate.cancer.org/index