Jonathan Alan Griggs joined his Savior on Monday, August 24, 2020 in Tallahassee, Florida after a long fight with COVID-19. He was 48. Jonathan was born in Dothan, Alabama on April 20, 1972. He began his college career at Chipola Junior College, and after several stops in between, graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Agricultural Engineering. He married the love of his life, Shelly, on August 9, 1997. He began his professional career at MWI in Deerfield Beach, Fl and continued his engineering career at Sensus in Orlando, Fl. However, Jonathan always felt led into career ministry. In 2010, Jonathan and Shelly answered “yes” to the call into full time ministry. They began their career with the International Mission Board, and they served together faithfully in Hong Kong for 10 years. Jonathan had a passion for evangelism, discipleship and worshipping Jesus through music. He loved and served those around him with selflessness and diligence. He was a faithful and loving husband and loved his family so well. Jonathan is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Shelly, and their three daughters Adrienne (Kenny) Simms, Lydia Griggs and Marisa Griggs and two granddaughters Avery Simms and Amelia Simms. Jonathan is also survived by his sister, Amy (William) Griffin. He is preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Griggs. A celebration of life service will be held at North Central Baptist Church in Gainesville, Fl on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 with a visitation at 10am and service at 11am. Given the times
seating is very limited. The service will be streamed both on Facebook and on North Central’s YouTube Channel. Whether you choose to join us in person or online, please feel free to participate by sending memories and photos to [email protected] to be published in a keepsake book for the family. The service can be viewed via the following platforms either live or at your convenience: https://m.facebook.com/gatorchurch/ or https://www.youtube.com/c/NorthCentralBaptistChurch. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering in memory of Jonathan Griggs at imb.org/giving.
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Shelly, Adrienne, Lydia, Marissa, Avery, Amelia and Amy, we have been praying for you and will continue. We are so sorry for your great loss. Praying for peace that passes all understanding.
In Christ,
The Humphreys
According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.
Philippians 1:20
My heart goes out to all of you, especially Shelly. I know your faith will lead you through this until you are reunited with your beloved Jonathan. Until then I pray your memories give you peace and laughter. Xoxo
Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed,.But if it dies ,it produces many seeds.
John 12:24
So sorry for this terrific loss of someone so dear. May God grant you peace and comfort during this sad time. Our prayers are with his friends and loved ones.
It is with great sorrow that we heard the news. We have not since ceased to pray. And by God’s grace will keep doing so. ????May the God of all confort ne Your confort in thèse very sad times (2 Cor 1:3-11)
Shelley, we are so saddened about the death of Jonathan. When we left Hong Kong, we knew we left the office in good hands. Our prayers are with you and the girls as you seek the Lord’s comfort during these difficult days.
Inez and Gary Linebarger
“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believers in me, though he were dead, yet shall be live:”
John 11:25
Shelly, Adrienne , Lydia and Marissa I am so sorry for your great loss. Jonathan loved so well. I pray the God of all comfort will hold each of you through these days. Praying for you daily. Love you much. Hugs.
Shelly, it’s so sad to know that Jonathan had gone to Jesus so sudden and quickly. He’s a faithful servant to the Lord! Now he is with Jesus in peace! Pray that God’s love and peace all around you and the girls always !
Anna
Praying for your family
Dear Shelly
We truly appreciate the years you and your family spent in our city, your love to our people. It’s time Jonathan was left to rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the coming days and weeks. May God bless you!
「“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’」
Matthew 25:21 NIV
Hi Shelly and Family,
May the peace of God cover you during this difficult time of grief. Praying for you and your family.
Connie Lee and Andrew Li from ICS
Jonathan Griggs was the kind of man as teenager, that I still strive to be in my fifties. He was kind, caring, and funny. He will be missed, but not forgotten.