James (Andy) Andrew Grgurich, 60, of Novinger Missouri, passed away Saturday March 12, 2022 at his home, with his wife and family by his side.

The son of the late Jakie Eugene and Valeria (Jakubiak) Grgurich, he was born August 6, 1961 in Kirksville, Missouri. On November 19, 1994, Andy was united in marriage to Tammy Higgins at Mary Immaculate Church in Kirksville, MO.

Andy is survived by his wife Tammy of 27 years; sister-in-law, Debbie Grgurich; two brothers, Eugene (Kelley) Grgurich of Kirksville, MO, Edward (Melanie) Grgurich of Novinger, MO; three sisters, Evelyn (Garry) Ledford, Joanne (Mark) Sheedy all of Kirksville, MO, and Carol (Wil) Reisinger of Lees Summit, MO; several nieces and nephews, and in-laws George and Carolyn Higgins of Greentop, MO.

Andy was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Frank.

Andy was a graduate from Novinger R-I High School with the Class of 1979. Andy worked in the family business "Jakie" Grgurich and Sons Construction" for many years and spent the last several years farming.

Andy had a Heart of Gold. He was always willing to help. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Andy was a member of the NEMO Car Club, he enjoyed his classic cars and especially driving his high school 69' Ford Cobra to Cruise Ins. He enjoyed many Rock N' Roll concerts with Tammy and family and he was fondly referred to as the "Rock N' Roll Farmer." He was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church of Novinger.

Public visitation will be held Wednesday, March 16, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. followed by a Liturgical Vigil Service in the chapel of Travis-Noe Funeral Home in Kirksville.

Andy's wish was to have a Mass of Christian burial to be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2022 at St. Rose Catholic Church in Novinger with Monsignor Marion Makarewicz presiding. Interment will follow at Novinger Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Rose Catholic Church of Novinger or to Novinger Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Kirksville, MO 63501.