Service Details
Friday, June 16, 2017
Visitation: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Homegoing Service: 11:00 a.m.
Wayman AME Church (424 North Memorial Dr.)
William (Bill) Griffin Jr. was called home by his loving Savior on Thursday, June 8th, 2017. William was born in Macon, MS to Mamie Riley and William Griffin Sr. on October 4th, 1934. After high school William enlisted in the Army and later transferred to the Airforce, where he served in the Korean War. He belonged to the American Legion Post #2930. William retired from J I Case after 35 years, he also worked for Maple Leaf Farms for 5 years. In his spare-time he coached football and basketball for the George Bray Center, he also enjoyed playing darts, shooting pool and enjoyed watching all types of sports.
William is preceded in death by: Mamie Owens-Castor, Roderick Greco, William Griffin Sr., Minor Ross, Dewey Honor, Howard Honor, Ressie Riley-Brewer, Thomas Riley, Willie Riley, John Riley, Richard Riley, William K. Griffin Jr., Jamarion Griffin and Sekia Griffin.
William is survived by: Wife– Carrie Griffin, Brothers– Jimmy(Brenda)Griffin, George Raymond(Marie) Owens, Sisters Sally Griffin, Juanita Griffin, Edna Griffin, Uncles: Artus(Mattie)Riley, Ollie(Anna)Riley, Children: Charlene Patricia Griffin, Cheryl Griffin, William Kelvin(Lisa)Griffin Sr., Regina Hawkins, Gail Duffy, Dwight K. Duffy Sr., Donna Carter, Robert Carter, Cherry(Ray)Griffin, Heline(Dennis)Goodman, Johnny Love Sr., Ellen Lewis Grandchildren: Lashawnda Hampton, Mario Griffin, Dalonte Griffin, Kelvalust Terry, Lamont Griffin, Markus Morris, Heavenly Griffin, Qwan Duffy, Chardikia Duffy, Junis Duffy, Celeste White-Turner, Tomicca Duffy, Dwight K. Duffy Jr., Nikiesha Wilson, Damon Duffy, Josh Carothers, Johnny Love Jr. Jackee(Steven)McCarthy, Lonezo Parker, Donavan Crockett, Great Grandchildren: Jasmine Hampton, Harald Hampton, Oriana Perry, Jordan Terry, Damian Mason, Alaysha Griffin, Marlicia Griffin, Kalasia Griffin, Kenasya Tyykila, Mathaia Griffin Malikea Griffin, Meanna Griffin, Great–Great Grandchildren: Kiara Parker, Darrius Froode, Aaleah Parker Jeremiah Strickland, Janae Strickland, Jacobie Sidenspinner, Laila Hampton, Jaida Hampton, Sahni Hampton and a host of nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to meet at Wayman AME Church (424 N. Memorial Dr.) at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 16, 2017 for the celebration of William’s life and Homegoing with Rev. Lawrence Terry officiating. There will also be a visitation in the church on Friday from 10-11 a.m.
The family of William wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Vista Medical East staff and Vista Medical Hospice Nurses and Wayman A.M.E Church. A special Thanks to Brian from Draeger-Langendorf
Carolyn bell says
ENDLESSLY LOVED
Mark Urban says
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Ana Diaz says
Cherry Berry I am deeply sorry for the loss of your father. I send my love and prayers from my family to you and your family .
Shalonda Bell says
NEVER IN PAIN BCUZ MY UNCLE LIVED IN SANITY!! FOREVER LOVED LALA!!
Eddie and Janet Hardaway says
You have our deepest sympathy and condolences. Have faith in believing he rests in the arms of our Lord and Savior. No more suffering no more pain.
Justine Terry and Family says
My Condolences to the family of William(Bill)Griffin. I Send my prayers in mourning of loss one. May the Lord comfort each and every one of you.
Lolita Kimmons Moody says
My cousin William and i always remembered each others birthday because we shared the same birh date….October 4th. RIP dear cousin.
BEVERLY GRIFFIN says
May GOD be with all the FAMILY at this TIME. R.I.P.
Anonymous says
To the family
Hold to Gods unchanging hands and God will bring you thru
Ellis Cotton Family
Joyce Shelton Smith says
RIP cuz, no more pain rest now. Praying for family and loveones.
Sharon Shelton Williams. says
Sorry for your loss. It’s been a long time but you no longer have to suffer. Rest in peace .
Sheila Grandy says
Praying for the family,RIP in Heaven bro. Bill, until we meet again
Wes Mooney says
Our prayers and sympathy are with you. It’s comforting to know that God cares about William. His great love will place William’s I hand in his and lead him home.