Dr. Donald E. Griggs, Jr., D.D.S.

Dr. Donald E. Griggs, Jr., 85, of Logan, died on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at his home. He was born September 7, 1938, in Columbus, the son of the late Donald E. Griggs, Sr. and Jean (Boerger) Griggs.

Dr. Griggs was a graduate of Junction City High School, Capital University, and the University of Detroit Medical School. He had his dental practice in Logan, Ohio until his retirement in 2008.

He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Logan. He was committed to giving back to his community by serving a term on the board of Hocking College, participating in the Hocking Valley Dental Society and the Hocking County Historical Society. He volunteered at the Bowen House, with the Master Gardener programs including the Community Garden, the Logan Food Pantry, was a Boy Scout leader, and taught Sunday School. He also provided dental care for children at the Village Mountain Mission in the Dominican Republic on two separate trips.

Don is survived by his wife, Sarolin Griggs; son, Donald E. Griggs III of Englewood, Florida; step children, Jennifer (Thomas) Toskin of Ashville, OH and Steven McVey of Columbus, OH; sister, Linda (David) Rowles of Lancaster; five grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Betty Corby of Bowling Green, Ohio and Jan Palmer of Logan; and former daughter-in-law, Laura Griggs of Logan.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Eric Vincent Griggs.

Cremation has taken place through Cardaras Funeral Home, 183 E. Second St., Logan. A private graveside service will be conducted at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made in the memory of Dr. Griggs to the Southeast Ohio Food Bank, 1005 CIC Drive, Logan, Ohio 43138 or Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 8th Ave., 16th Floor, New York, NY 10001.

Please sign his online guestbook at www.cardaras.com