William “Bill” Griggs, 78, of Rutherfordton, died Friday, October 15 at Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville. A native of Anson County, he was the son of the late William Claude and Lillian Morris Griggs. Sgt 1st Class (retired) Griggs served as a helicopter crew chief with three tours of duty in Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Griggs and was a member of Word of Faith Fellowship. He is survived by two sons, Billy Roper of Columbia, SC and Steve Roper of Rutherfordton; one sister, Shirley Franks of South Carolina; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, October 17 at 7 PM at Word of Faith Fellowship in Spindale. Interment was in the church cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Word of Faith Christian School, 207 Old Flynn Road, Spindale, NC 28160.