Jarrod David Grigsby

Jarrod Grigsby, 47, of McAlester, OK passed away surrounded by his loved ones. Born on August 26, 1977, Jarrod was a devoted husband, loving father, proud veteran, and dedicated public servant. He married the love of his life, Whitney Ann (Wilson) Grigsby, on July 26, 2008. Together they built a beautiful life and raised three wonderful children: Emma, Levi, and Jaxon. Jarrod was the son of Jamie and Tim Keef of Yukon, and Donald Grigsby of McAlester. He was a beloved brother to Connor Keef (Yukon), Gavin Grigsby (McAlester), and Sarah Grigsby (Wisconsin). He also shared close bonds with his in-laws: Scott and Jeanetta Wilson, Adam Wilson, Courtney Wilson, Meranda and Danial Bargas, Catherine Wilson, William Holloway, and Hunter Wilson. He was a proud uncle to Jace Speir, Brinley Wilson, Colton Wilson, Nathan Wilson, Luke Wilson, Eli Wilson Bargas, and Evan Wilson Bargas. A proud member of the Choctaw Nation, Jarrod also served his country as a Specialist in the United States Army. He was a graduate of McAlester High School (Class of 1996) and studied at Connors State. Jarrod worked as Assistant Fire Chief and EMT with the Okay Fire Department, where his bravery and compassion made a lasting impact. He was also an Education Claims Examiner at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs since 2018 and previously served as a Unit Manager with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections from 2003 to 2018. Outside of his professional and service life, Jarrod was a man of many passions. He loved grilling, cheering on OU Sooners sports, and spending time outdoors camping, doing yard work and landscaping, and especially being outside with his kids. He also had a passion for technology, particularly 3-D printing. Jarrod was preceded in death by his grandparents, Norma and Jim Sorrels and Ruth and Guy Grigsby, who surely greeted him with warmth on the other side. He will be remembered for his steady strength, generous spirit, and the immense love he had for his family, friends, and community. A visitation where family will be receiving friends will be held Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 5PM-7PM at Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home and Crematory, Muskogee, OK. A celebration of Jarrod’s life will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, April 24, 2025 at St Joseph Catholic Church, Muskogee with Father Rob Dye officiating. Committal prayers and interment will follow at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Fort Gibson, OK with David Kummers, Adam Wilson, Hunter Wilson, Chris Randell, Zach Goad and Payden Metzger serving as casket bearers. Scott Wilson will serve as honorary casket bearer. The family of Jarrod David Grigsby has entrusted his care, service and burial to Cliff & Carmen Garrett and Staff of Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 1020 West Okmulgee Avenue, Muskogee, OK 74401. (918) 910-8883. Online condolences may be left with the Grigsby family @ clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com

Jarrod David Grigsby

August 26, 1977 - April 21, 2025