1943
Bill
2019
Bill Griffin
September 30, 1943 — January 1, 2019
Bill Griffin
1943 - 2019
Gastonia – Francis William "Bill" Griffin 75, passed away on January 1, 2019 at his residence. He was born September 30, 1943 to the late George William Griffin, Sr. and Rebecca Inez Lanning Griffin.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sarah Curd Griffin, brothers, James, Fred, Willie and Tommy Griffin; sister, Barbara Griffin.
He was a veteran of the US Army. Bill was a member of the Sandy Plains Baptist Church and enjoyed working with the Baptist Men on Mission for many years. Bill retired from Bell South after 33 years of service.
Bill is survived by his sons, David Griffin (Julianne); Joseph Griffin (Kristy); grandchildren, Shanna, Gabriella, Jacob and Kylee; brother, George William Griffin, Jr. (Connie); sisters, Betty Jean Johnson and Georgia Ann Keith.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 5th at Sandy Plains Baptist Church with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 3:00 p.m., Saturday with Reverend David Keuss and Reverend Richard Brown officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Military honors will be provided by Gaston County Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be the Baptist Men on Mission.
Memorials may be made to the Baptist Men on Mission c/o Sandy Plains, 5323 Union Road, Gastonia, NC 28056
Online condolences may be made at: www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com ;
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, NC (704) 864-5144 is serving the family.
1943 - 2019
Gastonia – Francis William "Bill" Griffin 75, passed away on January 1, 2019 at his residence. He was born September 30, 1943 to the late George William Griffin, Sr. and Rebecca Inez Lanning Griffin.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sarah Curd Griffin, brothers, James, Fred, Willie and Tommy Griffin; sister, Barbara Griffin.
He was a veteran of the US Army. Bill was a member of the Sandy Plains Baptist Church and enjoyed working with the Baptist Men on Mission for many years. Bill retired from Bell South after 33 years of service.
Bill is survived by his sons, David Griffin (Julianne); Joseph Griffin (Kristy); grandchildren, Shanna, Gabriella, Jacob and Kylee; brother, George William Griffin, Jr. (Connie); sisters, Betty Jean Johnson and Georgia Ann Keith.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 5th at Sandy Plains Baptist Church with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 3:00 p.m., Saturday with Reverend David Keuss and Reverend Richard Brown officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Military honors will be provided by Gaston County Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be the Baptist Men on Mission.
Memorials may be made to the Baptist Men on Mission c/o Sandy Plains, 5323 Union Road, Gastonia, NC 28056
Online condolences may be made at: www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com ;
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, NC (704) 864-5144 is serving the family.
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