Thomas Preston Griggs, 53 years of age, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at Avante of Concord in Concord, NC. Thomas was born April 17, 1960 in North Carolina to the late Joe Frank Griggs Sr. and the late Margaret Estelle Griggs . A graveside service will be on Thursday at 2:00 at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis officiated by Rev. Darrell Brumfield. Survivors include brother, Jim Griggs (Anne) of Concord, NC, brother, Joe Frank (Sylvia) Griggs Jr. of Concord, NC, brother, Robert L. (Karen) Griggs of Concord, NC. Hartsell Funeral Home is serving the Griggs family.