Billy Griddine Obituary
We bid farewell to Billy Griddine of Monticello, Arkansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 3, 2025 at the age of 75. Billy touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ulysses Griddine and Agnes Griddine of Pine Bluff, Arkansas.; his parents-in-law, Vernell Gragg and Johnnie Gragg; his siblings, Calvin Compton, Will Haynie, Charles Griddine, Demorse McCloud Sr., Mary Haynie and Dorothy Jean Hines; his son Pierce Gragg; and his daughter-in-law Tenita Shannon-Gragg.
He is survived by: his wife Louvera Griddine of Monticello, Arkansas; his children, Kelvin Gragg of Pine Bluff, Kenneth Griddine, Sr. (Diana), Sedrick Griddine (Felicia) of Monticello, Billy Griddine Jr. of Rison, Arkansas and Patrice Griddine Bouldin of Bremond, Texas; his siblings, Bobbie Sue Williams (Clinton) of Hanford, Marie Espinoza of American Canyon, California and John Haynie of Monticello, Arkansas; his siblings-in-law, Judy Shorter of Monticello, Sharon Compton of Lawrenceville and Terry Gragg, Sr. of Monticello, Arkansas; and his daughter-in-law DeShundra Griddine of Wilmar, Arkansas. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
