Gregory Jack Biffle, 55, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on December 18, 2025. Greg was born in Portland, Ore., on December 23, 1969, to Garland Jack and Sally Biffle.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Cristina Grossu, 35, daughter, Emma Biffle, 14, son, Ryder Biffle, 5, and his father, Jack Biffle. Greg is survived by his mother, Sally Biffle; his brother, Jeffrey Biffle (Kelly); his niece and her son, Jordyn Carpenter (David) and Jack Carpenter; and his niece Megan Waldron (Klynten) and her daughter Charlotte.
Greg grew up in Vancouver, Wash. He was guided by his father in pursuit of machinery, fabrication, and racing. Through determination and talent, he joined Roush Racing as a professional driver and went on to win countless races and two championships over the span of nearly 20 years. He left a lasting impact on the sport and was named one of NASCAR’s 75 greatest drivers.
He had a million hobbies and was good at all of them. He loved to fish, tinker and buy equipment, race in the sand dunes, but most of all he loved to be around people. He supported and cared for every friend he had. He was intelligent and curious with an answer to almost any problem. His life was loud, busy, full, and fast.
Greg was a dedicated philanthropist. He cared for animal welfare, creating the Greg Biffle Foundation to provide grants to humane societies across the country. He was a member of the board of Lake Norman Humane and helped build their facilities. Greg was also passionate about blood donation as a universal donor. Once he retired from racing he started dabbling in hurricane relief by driving to Florida with extra fuel for stranded individuals and helping transport displaced animals from the shelters. What became most notable was his work in Western North Carolina during Hurricane Helene. He risked his life to help others, and would never second guess it. To many, he was a hero.
He loved his children and wife without limit. Cristina was a perfect match for his energy and enthusiasm, but brought balance to his day-to-day. Emma (Mother-Nicole) was his love in the purest form. She helped him slow down, be softer, and served as a reminder of what was in his heart when days were long. Ryder was his right hand and reignited the innocent joy of boyhood for Greg, with endless laughs and jokes. They loved to travel to the Bahamas to disconnect and cherish their time together. The impact the family had on so many people will be felt forever. They will be missed dearly, and impossible to forget.
The family encourages charitable donations in honor of Greg’s service-minded spirit through the Red Cross and Lake Norman Humane.
A celebration of life is being planned. Details will be shared when available. Thank you for your continued support of our privacy during this difficult time.
Cavin-Cook Funeral Home is serving the family.
Such a terrible loss. My condolences to his family.
Thank you, Greg, for your love of others. May GOD hold you in his loving arms.
I’m so very sorry for the loss of Biff and his wife and children!
I am lost for words. As hard as this has impacted my life you would have thought this was one of my brothers. This man went above and beyond for everyone. I am still having a hard time processing this and accepting what has happened. It shouldn’t be! God gained a whole tribe of angels all at once. I am still lost for the right words. I just hope everyone can find it in their hearts to continue to pray for all involved and their families. I wished this was just a bad nightmare that I could wake up from. That many could wake up from. This family, these genuinely amazing people will always be remembered daily and will never ever be forgotten. I have been praying daily that they are all just as happy in heaven as they were here. My hometown won’t be the same ever again. Rest in peace Greg, Cristina, Emma, and Ryder. With all your love, compassion for others and many many talents, God has something amazing and bigger for you up there. God doesn’t make mistakes. Even though you all enjoyed your fun and adventurous lives down here, you now have the lives that so many look forward too. We will see you all again soon. A friendly neighbor lost for words,
Elizabeth Hudson 🙏💔
Greg was an amazing person. When I was 14 years old I was in and out of the hospital and Greg found out about it and made one of my dreams — to be able to meet race car drivers in person at Charlotte motor speedway — come true. The funnest part about it is I didn’t believe that it was him. Greg was an amazing person that I will miss dearly. The one thing I wish I could have done is thanked him one more time.
RIP, Biffle family, Fly high until we meet again
I, too, am at a loss for words. It was a heartbreaking tragedy that nobody wants to see, especially when it befalls on such a great family and friends who do good for those in need. It just seems so unfair for people so kind and caring to have their lives end in such a manner. I think that is what most of us feel is the worst. I’d like to think each one of them is in Heaven holding each others hands while God is telling them they were “good and faithful servants”.
So sorry for your loss. This is beyond heartbreaking to lose a whole family at one time. I was lucky to get to meet Greg at a race in N Y. He was one of the best On the track. My condolences to his family.
I didn’t personally know Greg but my husband and I watched his YouTube channel religiously. We both feel like we lost family members. I just can’t imagine what his family is feeling after this devastation. Prayers for comfort for all🙏🏻🥺