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L. J. Griffin

12/21/2014

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L. J. Griffin, age 79, 2753 Garden Valley Rd., Ideal, Georgia  passed Saturday, December 20, 2014 at the Medical Center of Central Georgia, Macon, Georgia.    

The funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, December 27, 2014 at the Corinth Baptist Church, GA Highway 127 - Garden Valley Community, Ideal, Macon County, Georgia, where Reverend Governor Gibson is pastor.   The Reverend Isaiah Tookes  will officiate.  Interment will follow in the Oglethorpe City Cemetery, Memorial Drive, Oglethorpe, Georgia.
 
L. J. was born August 17, 1935 in Ideal, Macon County, Georgia to the late Charlie Griffin, Sr. and the late Savannah Davis Griffin.  He was preceded in death by five siblings: Charlie H. Griffin, Jr., Farrie Lee Griffin Bailey, Pauline Griffin Rucker, Mary Griffin Rucker, and Bertha B. Griffin Mathis. 
 
L.J. was educated in the public school system of Macon County, where he attended the historic Wilbur Hall A.M.E. Church Elementary School of the Garden Valley Community.  After completion of school, L. J. enlisted into the United States Army and was honorably discharged December 7th, 1957.  He was the recipient of several ribbons, commendations, and medals, including the marksman rifleman award. L. J. was employed with Mulcoa Mineral  of Andersonville, Georgia  and after many dedicated years of service, he retired as a front-end loader.
 
L. J. was united in holy matrimony to Corine Harris Griffin, and they were blessed with seven children. One daughter, Clara Regina Griffin, preceded him in death.
 
On Saturday morning, December 20, 2014  L. J.  Griffin departed this earthly life, but never the less he has gained new life. Thou art gone to the grave, but we will not deplore there, God was thy ransom and thy guide.  He gave his life that we may have a right to the tree of life.  “Sleep on dear one, until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.”  We love you as much today, as we did yesterday and even more tomorrow.
 
He leaves a legacy of love and memories to his beloved family: a loving and devoted wife, Corine Harris Griffin, Ideal, Georgia; his beloved children, Gilbert (Mary) Harris, Ideal, Georgia, Joyce Griffin (Samuel Donell) Jones, East Point, Georgia, Cynthia Griffin (Lorenzo) Patterson, Jonesboro, Georgia, Michael Griffin, Ideal, Georgia, Bobby R. Griffin, Decatur, Georgia, and Shelia Griffin (Leon) Davis, Americus, Georgia; five grandchildren, Keysha Harris (Stephen) Knights, Locus Grove, Georgia, Trae Jones, East Point, Georgia, Samuel Jamal Jones, East Point, Georgia, Phaedra Griffin (the granddaughter he helped to rear), Ideal, Georgia, and Jessica Davis, Americus, Georgia; three great grandchildren, Eli Knights, Ethan Knights and Elliott Knights; one sister, Corene Griffin Sparks, Montezuma, Georgia; and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

25 Comments
Phaedra Griffin
12/21/2014 02:08:27 pm

Grandaddy, words can't explain how much I miss you!! You were my guardian angel. I miss you beyond words, you were my heart, my motivation, & the dad I never had. I love you and I will continue to make you proud & everything that I do, I will strive and do it for you!! I miss you but I know you're in heaven with the rest of the angels. Fly high Granddaddy.. RIP, I love you from the bottom of my heart!

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Charlie Burton
10/28/2016 08:50:12 pm

I knew your daddy real well we worked together for a number of years the last time I talked to him he told me his tractor were sitting in the field, he also told me he got a daughter living here in Americus.

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Learel E. Chisholm
12/23/2014 08:25:28 am

To the family of L. J. It was more than a pleasure to call you my Brother-in-law. I am a better person because I had the pleasure of knowing you. The smile you always displayed, made me feel so welcome in your home. We will miss you dearly, but God has you resting in his arms. Miss you much. Rest In Peace! Wendell and Laura (Rhea).

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12/25/2014 07:14:42 am

TO THE GRIFFIN/HARRIS FAMILY: MY GOD KEEP HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND YOU IN THE TIME OF YOUR SORRY.!

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Garey McCants
12/26/2014 08:41:50 am

To the Griffin family sorry for your loss. My condolences are with you. Stay strong in the Lord. RIP

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Phaedra Griffin
12/27/2014 03:15:37 pm

Hey Grandpa, just thinking of you. Wanting you to know that I love you and that I miss you dearly. You're always in my heart grandaddy and I'm keeping our memories close to my heart. RIP

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Bob R Griffin
1/15/2015 08:26:55 am

I would like to thank everyone for there support and condolences. I thank of my father as a spiritual creature with a spirit body living as a blessed and blissful being in heaven., He received all of this when he accepted JESUS CHRIST as LORD and SAVIOUR. I expect him to return to the earth with a glorified body physical body. He can never die again or feel any more pain ever(amen!)

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Melvin Hicks
1/17/2015 09:19:28 am

I'm so sorry for your loss. I can remember the time we had coming over and playing basket ball. We lived right down the street. God blessed you and your family.

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Billy bailey
1/18/2015 01:12:27 pm

You are always in my thoughts miss you every day b b baileytowing

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Phaedra Griffin
2/17/2015 12:56:01 pm

Hey grandaddy, a day hasn't gone by that I haven't thought about you!! It hurts me to my heart that you are not here anymore. I miss you, you were all I had. Grandpa, you have inspired me & touched my heart in so many ways. The things you taught me, I will take those things and use them. I know you are happier and free right now but I miss you grandpop. I'm happy for you grandad but I wish I could have those loving days all back over again.. Rest On Grandaddy, your beautiful spirit and personality will live on with me forever!! I love you grandad!

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Joyce Griffin
3/30/2015 07:30:54 am

I loved you with all my heart! I miss you so much. I can only imagine how loved you are in HEAVEN. I am holding on to what you told me. " Everthing is going to be alright- don't worry" . I miss your warm and kind words. I am lost without you, I pray that God will keep me strong. You were my rock! I will always love you. My Big Daddy!

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Phaedra Griffin
6/21/2015 04:10:11 am

Happy Fathers Day to the best guy in the entire world! There's still not a day that goes by that you don't come across my mind! Granddaddy, I miss you more than words can ever express! I think about you everyday. Ever since you've been gone my heart hasn't been the same. I gained an amazing guardian angel! Your light & love will shine on in me forever! I promise, no matter how far I go or how old I get, you will always be my #1 Guy! I miss you & I'll continue to make you proud! Your spirit lives on in me forever! Enjoy your Father's Day in Heaven my angel! I love you! Rest Easy - Grandaddy!!

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Phaedra Griffin
10/5/2015 04:06:52 pm

It's been almost 10 months granddaddy. I'm so lost without you. There is not a day that goes by that I don't hurt. I'm all alone in this cold world. I hope you are happy in Heaven, resting with all the other angels! I miss you and the days we use to share. I'd give anything to just talk to you again! Lord knows I'm missing you. I love you always. Rest In Preace my angel! Love always, your granddaughter Phaedra :(

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Phaedra Griffin
12/20/2015 08:20:55 pm

My hero, my angel, my bestfriend, my protector! It's been a whole year, 365 days I have been without you. It hurts me everyday! There is not a day that goes by I don't think of you Grandaddy. I know I've gained an angel in Heaven. I know it's not goodbye, we're just going a while without seeing each other. Nobody can ever replace you in my heart. I miss you so much. I love you more than words can ever describe. My life is horrible without you. I am so blessed that God blessed me with an amazing Grandaddy! I hope your soul is set free! I hope God is with you. I hope you are happy! I love you so much! It's killing me not having you here, but I know you have to rest. I will never forget our moments. Rest in peace Grandaddy! Love your Grandaughter Phaedra <3

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Joyce
2/1/2016 11:57:38 am

Please call Your Aunt Joyce.

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Charlie Burton
10/29/2016 11:13:53 pm

Joyce I got your phone call but I don,t have caller ID my cell # is 2293311224 thank for the call Charlie

SAL
1/6/2016 03:36:00 pm

RIP

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Phaedra Griffin
4/19/2016 12:25:36 am

Hey Grandaddy, just stopping by. Thinking of you. It's killing me to see that you are not here. Everyday I think of you. I know you didn't want to leave me. I know that if you could talk to me you would. Since you went away, I just lost all sense of direction. I am lost without you here but I will do the best I can. Every single day I think of you. I miss you! Nobody on this Earth can take the place of you. I pray to God that I see you again. I miss your smile, your kindness, your voice, I miss you Grandaddy! I know your smile appeared on your face when God said, "Well done my child". I can imagine you smiling now. :) I'll never forget about you, no matter how far I go or what I do. Whenever I am in a bad predicament, I always think, "What would Grandaddy do?" Your free spirit and humble attitude is with me. Sometimes I remind myself of you :) You can just randomly pop in my head! No matter what I will always hold your spirit close to me! I'll take it everywhere I go. I cherish you My Angel. I will continue to try to make you proud and keep the Griffin name meaningful!! Continue to rest in peace! It warms my heart to know that you are in a place where there is no evil or negativity! I know the truth, I know who treated you correctly while you were here! You are set free my king! No weapon formed against my Grandfather shall prosper! I will carry your heart in mine forever. I love you always. Love Your Granddaughter - Phaedra!

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Phaedra Griffin
6/19/2016 04:02:35 pm

Happy Father's Day to the best grandpa in the world. I miss you so much. I think of you everyday. I wish we could talk one last time. We were inseparable. No one will ever take your place. You are on my mind everyday! I'm blessed to have had you in my life. You saw me grow into young lady I am today. Without you and God, none of it would be possible. Me, you, and mom were the three musketeers. Couldn't break us apart for anything. It's so hard to know you are not here anymore. I pray to God that one day we will meet again my Angel. I love you so much! I miss you more than words can say. Forever in my heart grandpop. The best male figure I have ever had and will ever have. HAPPY FATHER'S DAY 2016!! I love you!!! XoXoXo! Love your Grandaughter Phaedra!!

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Phaedra Griffin
9/11/2016 03:46:19 pm

Happy Grandparents Day! I love you with all of my heart and I miss you more than words can say. You come across my mind every single day, a day hasn't went by that I haven't thought of you my angel. I will always treasure you and love you. I thank God for the blessing of you being in my life when you were here. I love you always, miss you dearly! From your #1 Your Grandadaughter Phaedra Griffin!

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Charlie Burton
9/18/2016 06:10:23 pm

R I P my very good Friend wish I had known.

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Charlie Burton
10/19/2016 04:04:41 pm

I call many times but didn't get no answer just wish I had known.

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Phaedra Griffin
4/7/2017 07:52:23 pm

Thinking of you, I miss you so much! Everything I do, I do it for you my angel! I love you always. Love your Grandaughter Phaedra!

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Phaedra Griffin
7/23/2017 01:04:23 pm

Miss you everyday! You're were the world's greatest grandpa! You're always on my mind! I love you! I hope to continue to strive and make you proud. Whenever I am down, I think of you instantly. God bless you, may you continue to Rest In Peace. Love your grandaughter Phaedra!

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Phaedra Griffin
10/27/2017 02:16:39 am

You are always on my mind grandaddy!

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