Griffin obituaries, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ Name, date of obit, date submitted, submitted for the USGenWeb Archives by: Griffin, Annie 12 May 2000 May 2000 Don Johnson Griffin, Audrey 6 Jan 2006 Jan 2006 Jerry Nelson Griffin, Charles E. 15 Jan 1954 Dec 2007 Jerry Nelson Griffin, Claude 14 Dec 2004 Dec 2004 Jerry Nelson Griffin, Ed 27 Jul 2010 Aug 2010 Jerry Nelson Griffin, Francis 13 Jul 2001 Aug 2001 Don Johnson Griffin, Fred Ray 12 Mar 2002 Apr 2002 Don Johnson Griffin, George Lee, Sr 10 Apr 2009 Apr 2009 Jerry Nelson Griffin, Harold Wayne 9 Jan 2008 Jan 2008 Jerry Nelson Griffin, John D. 14 Mar 2002 Apr 2002 Don Johnson Griffin, Joyce Lea White 19 Dec 1999 Dec 1999 Don Johnson Griffin, Juanita 5 Dec 2000 Dec 2000 Don Johnson Griffin, Lillie Edna 1 Jul 2002 Aug 2002 Don Johnson Griffin, Mabel Drott 25 Jun 1954 Dec 2007 Jerry Nelson Griffin, Martin, Jr. 7 Apr 2009 Apr 2009 Jerry Nelson Griffin, Milton 1 Apr 2008 Apr 2008 Jerry Nelson Griffin, Nephes 22 Jul 2001 Aug 2001 Don Johnson Griffin, Obbie, Sr. 2 Sep 2003 Oct 2003 Don Johnson Griffin, Percy, Sr. 19 Aug 2003 Sep 2003 Don Johnson Griffin, Vera Lanier 13 Jun 1994 Aug 2005 JohnK Wright IV Griffin, Willie Ivo James 21 Jun 2001 Jul 2001 Don Johnson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 5/12/2000 GRIFFIN, ANNIE A resident of Hammond, she died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, at Hammond Nursing Home. She was 98 and a native of Abita Springs. Religious services at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, at 11 a.m. Friday. Interment in Ponchatoula Cemetery. Survived by a sister, Beatrice G. Lilly, Hammond. Preceded in death by her parents, William Griffin and Mary Lott Griffin; three sisters, Hester Allen, Ruby Mixon and Rachael Griffin; and two brothers, William Griffin and Otis Griffin. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 1/6/2006 GRIFFIN, AUDREY "TINA" A native of Ponchatoula and a resident of LaPlace, she died at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 2, 2006, at River Parishes Hospital in LaPlace. She was 65. Visiting at First Community Antioch Baptist Church, La. 3127, Lutcher, on Saturday, Jan. 7, from 9:30 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Ferdinand Gaines Jr. Interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Paulina. She is survived by her mother, Claudia Belvin Griffin of Lutcher; daughter, Lyntrice F. Morris; two sons and their spouses, Willie Troy and Gina Foreman and Kenneth Lamar and Sandra Foreman; sister, Florida Griffin Leon; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Calvin and Carlis Griffin and Ronald Joseph Griffin; two adopted daughters, Rhonda Cammon and Shellie Hayes; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, a sister-in-law, Arean Griffin, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Wallace Anderson Griffin Sr.; brother, Wallace Griffin Jr.; and a great-grandchild. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator: 1/15/1954 GRIFFIN, CHARLES E. Charles E. Griffin, 49, succumbed of a heart attack Wednesday at his home in Hammond. Funeral services were Wednesday from the Poole Funeral Home; interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery. He is survived by his widow, the former Mabel Drott; one stepbrother, Galen E. Norman of Hammond. [See Mabel Drott Griffin, 6/25/1954] *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 12/14/2004 GRIFFIN, CLAUDE "COOTER" He died Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004, at his residence in Springfield. He was 49 and a native of Ponchatoula. Visitation was Monday at First Baptist Fundamental Church in Frost. Religious service at the church at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Karen Griffin of Springfield; two sons, Shaun and Joshua Griffin, both of French Settlement; a brother, Ronald Griffin of Springfield; sister, Earleen Griffin Methvien of Independence; foster mother, Betty Ginn of Springfield; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Beatrice Tilley Griffin and William Griffin; and a brother, Charles Griffin. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge of arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 7/27/2010 GRIFFIN, ED The Rev. Ed Griffin, 76, of Hammond, died Sunday, July 25, 2010, in Richard Murphy Hospice House. He was born on Aug. 27, 1933, in Gloster, Miss., son of the late Dock and Edith Stevens Griffin. Brother Ed was a pastor for more than 57 years having served at St. Stephens Baptist Church, St. Stephens, Ala.; Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Brookhaven, Miss.; Roseland Park Baptist Church, Picayune, Miss.; Calvary Baptist Church, Bogalusa; Woodland Park Baptist Church, Hammond; First Baptist Church, Ridgeland, Miss.; Clifton Baptist Church, Franklinton; Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Independence; and interims at New Zion Baptist Church, Covington; New Beulah Baptist Church, Albany; and Colyell Baptist Church, Livingston. He graduated from Mississippi College, where he was a four-year letterman in football. He was three years all-conference and his senior year, he was Little All American. In 2004, Brother Ed was inducted into the Mississippi College Hall of Fame. He received his master of divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Surviving are wife of 55 years, Gloria W. Griffin; daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Jimmy Stire; daughter, Lisa Griffin; son and daughter-in-law, Greg L. and Susan A. Griffin; grand- children, Bradley Stire, and Lance Traylor and his wife Brandi; and four sisters, Dorothy Barbato, Betty Hughes, Ruby Cliburn, and Peggy Pate. He was preceded in death by his brothers, D.J. Griffin, Jack Griffin; and a sister, Thelma Wilson. Friends will be received on Tuesday, July 27, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond. Visiting on Wednesday, July 28, from 8 a.m. until service at 10 a.m. at Woodland Park Baptist Church, 1909 J.W. Davis Drive, Hammond, 70403, with Dr. Lonnie Wascom officiating. Interment will follow in the New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Covington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Richard Murphy Hospice House, 16013 Halbert Lane, Hammond, LA 70403. "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7. An online guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 7/13/2001 GRIFFIN, FRANCIS Francis Griffin, 88, died Monday, July 9, 2001, at her home. She was a native of Clinton. She is survived by one daughter, Linda Royster of Hammond; one son, Henderson Royster of Sacramento, Calif.; and two sisters, Bertha James of San Francisco and Martha Williams of Baton Rouge. The Rev. Matthew Sims will conduct the funeral today at 8 p.m. at Rosehill Baptist Church, Hammond. Burial will be in Holly Gardens Cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 3/12/2002 GRIFFIN, FRED RAY Independence - Fred Ray Griffin, 73, died Friday, March 8, 2002. He was a native of Leake County, Miss. He is survived by two sons, Wally Griffin of Patterson and Greg Griffin of Philadelphia, Miss.; one daughter, Debra G. Majure of Preston, Miss.; one brother, Curtis Griffin of Union, Miss; two sisters, Vertice Davis of Ponchatoula and Brenda Ingram of Carthage, Miss.; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Minnie Griffin. The funeral was Monday at McClain-Hays Funeral Home, Philadelphia, Miss. Burial was in Black Jack Cemetery in Neshoba County. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 4/10/2009 GRIFFIN, GEORGE LEE, SR. "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." II Timothy 4: 7-8. A resident of Greensburg, he departed this life on Saturday, April 4, 2009, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 72 and a U.S. Army veteran. Visiting at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home Inc., 87 Paddio Johnson Lane, Greensburg, on Friday, April 10, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Religious service at Rocky Hill AME Church, 151 Rocky Hill Road, Amite, on Saturday at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Celestan Vaughn. Interment in Johnson Cemetery, Greensburg. Survived by his wife, Grace Jiles Griffin, of Greensburg; a daughter, Beverly Griffin, of Greensburg; seven sons, Bryan Griffin, Darrell Griffin and wife Monica, Rogers Griffin and wife Germaine, and Donald Jiles, all of Greensburg, George Griffin Jr. and wife Curtistine, of Hammond, Earl Jiles and wife Josephine, of Lee's Landing, and Larry Jiles and wife Wanda, of Reserve; five sisters, Joyce Haywood and husband Walter and Ola Bridges, all of Greensburg, Betty Barnes and husband Earl, of New Orleans, Bernice Matthews and husband Wayne, and Patricia Coleman and husband Teddy, all of Baton Rouge; five brothers, Collis Griffin and wife Betty, of Moscow, Texas, Charles Henry and wife Joyce, James Henry and wife Carolyn, Mark Henry and wife Antwyla, and Harrison Henry, all of Greensburg; three sisters-in-law, Earmel Griffin, Ceola Taylor and husband A.C., and Alberta Butler; three brothers-in-law, Fred Hurst, George Jiles and wife Juliette, and Dewitt Jiles and wife Linda; a devoted cousin- in-law, Lena Mae Amacker; 29 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents; a son, Jerry Griffin; two sisters, Fannie Allen and Florence Henry; and four brothers, John and Warren Griffin and Tyrone and Isaiah Henry. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 1/9/2008 GRIFFIN, HAROLD WAYNE Harold Wayne Griffin, a resident of Hammond, a native of Queen City, Texas and employed for many years with North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital, Building and Grounds Department, he was 68 when he passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at North Oaks Medical Center. Harold was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church in Atlanta, Texas before moving to Hammond. He was a wonderful husband to his loving wife, Bonda Boyd Griffin of Hammond. "Daddy" leaves behind one son, Randy Clark Griffin of Mobile, Alabama and one daughter and son-in-law, Connie Lynn (Griffin) and Michael Tinnerello, Jr. of Hammond. Paw Paw Harold will be sadly missed by Jenna Gail and Griffin Tinnerello, his precious grandchildren whom he loved without measure and spent many memorable hours with. He is also survived by his sister, Mamie Marie Roberts of Blanchard, Louisiana and his brother and sister-in-law, JW and Lucille Griffin of Atlanta, Texas, a special friend, Melinda Balado, Mike and Jeannie Tinnerello along with their extended family members, many nieces, nephews and friends. Harold was preceded in death by his grandson, Jason Tinnerello, his parents, Ruby and Lessie (Boney) Griffin, sister, Merle Walker and brother, Joe Griffin. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home of Hammond on Wednesday night, January 9 at 7:00 p.m. conducted by Rev. Stanley Baham. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home chapel beginning at 4:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. 800-873-6983. www.stjude.org/tribute. Condolences and other information available online at www.bgthompsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home of Hammond. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 3/14/2002 GRIFFIN, JOHN D. Amite - John D. "J.D." Griffin, 63, died Monday, March 11, 2002, at a New Orleans nursing home. He was a native of Greensburg. He is survived by his wife, Shirley D. Griffin of Amite; three sons, Dale Griffin of Baton Rouge, Spencer Griffin of Houston and George L. Jiles of Amite; three daughters, Sharon Jackson, Marilyn Griffin and Carolyn Robinson, all of Amite; three stepsons, Darryl Richardson of Pensacola, Fla., Roman and Brian Richardson, both of Amite; two sisters, Ola Mae Bridges and Joyce Haywood, both of Greensburg; two brothers, George L. Griffin of Greensburg and Collis Griffin of Corriagn, Texas; four stepsisters, Florence and Betty Henry, Bernice Matthews and Patricia Coleman, all of Greensburg; four step- brothers, Charles, Mark and Harrison Henry, all of Greensburg, and Isaiah Henry Jr. of Baton Rouge. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, one brother, one sister and his first wife. Visitation will be today at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Frank A. Davis III will conduct the funeral Friday at Little Bethel Baptist Church, Amite, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in New Butler Cemetery, Amite. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 12/19/1999 GRIFFIN, JOYCE LEA WHITE A resident of Ponchatoula, she died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 85 and a native of Brookhaven, Miss. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home chapel, Ponchatoula, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday and after 8 a.m. Tuesday. Religious services in the chapel at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Interment in Wetmore Cemetery, Ponchatoula. Survived by three daughters, Evelyn Harrell and Shirley McLin, both of Ponchatoula, and Betty Darcey, Covington; four sons, Frank Griffin, Townsend, Tenn., Kermit Griffin, Marryville, Tenn., Ronald Griffin, Covington, and Joe Griffin, Madisonville; 22 grandchildren; and 22 great- grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Griffin; and a son, Jimmy Griffin. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 12/5/2000 GRIFFIN, JUANITA Roseland - Juanita Griffin, 75, died Dec. 1, 2000, in Robert. She was a native of Roseland. Survivors include her husband, Percy Griffin, Delray Beach, Fla.; three sons, Percy Jr. and Eddie Griffin, Amite, Anthony Griffin, Hammond; five daughters, Alesa Williams, Margaret Marshall, Laura Neal, Corostine Scott, all of Hammond, Fava Dean Lee, Roseland; sister, Melva Lee Williams; brother, Felix McKnight, both of Roseland; 36 grand- children and 60 great-grandchildren. A daughter, Rosia Mary Griffin Henry, preceded her in death. Visitation will be at Turner Chapel AME tonight from 5 to 9. The Rev. Larry Lucas will conduct the funeral Wednesday at 1 p.m., and burial will be in Mt. Canaan Cemetery, Arcola. Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 7/1/2002 GRIFFIN, LILLIE EDNA Tickfaw - Lillie Edna Griffin, 92, died Saturday, June 29, 2002, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Hammond. A native and resident of Tickfaw, she was a foster grandparent at Hammond State School. Survivors include a son, Milton Griffin of Tickfaw; a daughter, Elaine Morgan of Tickfaw; and seven grandchildren. Visitation will be at Geisler Funeral Home, Albany, Tuesday from 5 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the Rev. Sidney McMorris conducts the funeral at 11. Burial will be in Woodhaven Church, Cemetery, Natalbany. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Vindicator: 6/25/1954 GRIFFIN, MABEL DROTT Funeral services for Mrs. Charles E. Griffin, 49, who passed away Monday in her Hammond home, were held Tuesday from Poole Funeral Home; interment was in Greenlawn Cemetery. She was the former Mabel Drott, born in New Orleans; moved to Hammond at age 5. She married Mr. Griffin in 1927. He preceded her in death this past January. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Shyrl Black of Hammond; two brothers, John Drott of Hammond and William of Plaquemine. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Drott of Hammond. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 4/7/2009 GRIFFIN, MARTIN, JR. "BATTERY MAN" A graduate of Baton Rouge High School, Martin, 66, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2009, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He lived in Baton Rouge for many years before moving to Springfield, where he spent the last 31 years. An entrepreneur who recycled batteries for more than 30 years, he became known as the "Battery Man." He served as past Master for the Hurd Merrill Masonic Lodge 454 in Livingston, was an avid LSU fan and served our country in Vietnam with the U.S. Air Force. Survived by his loving and devoted wife of 28 years, Viola "Vi" Coats-Griffin; daughters, Marla Johnson and husband Benji, and Flo Carrigan and fiancé Dave Kirkpatrick; and sons, Mark Griffin and wife Stefanie, Mike Medeiros, Tom Bates and fiancé Sheri Kysilka, Thomas Griffin and wife Sheila, and Jimbo Bates and wife Dawn. His surviving grandchildren, Benay, Kelsie and Nicole Johnson, Stephen Mitchell and Katie Carringan, Lauren Bates, Shannon Fish, Logan, James "Jambo" and Lilly Bates, Dylan and Sammi Schular, were the joy of his life. He is also survived by a great-grandson, Tommy Fish; very best pal, Buzz Perrin; special niece, Melissa Johnson; nephew, John Henderson; mother-in-law, Florence Foster; and brother-in-law, Kenneth Kelly and his wife, Dora. Preceded in death by his son, Timothy "Tiny" Griffin; only sister, Della; and parents, Martin Sr. and Lucille Griffin. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the graveside service at Carter Cemetery in Springfield on Tuesday, April 7, at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Chris Chavers from New Hope Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in honor of Martin Griffin Jr. to the Girls Scout Troop 421-Albany, 29950 Pine Drive, Albany LA 70711. The donations will be presented to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life in Livingston Parish on May 15. Condolences and other information available online at www.bgthompsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home of Hammond. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 4/1/2008 GRIFFIN, MILTON Milton Griffin, a lifelong resident of Tangipahoa Parish, Milton passed away Saturday, March 29, 2008 at his residence in Tickfaw at the age of 80. He loved his family and was devoted to his precious surviving wife of 30 years, Katherine Griffin. Also surviving him are his son, Ricky Griffin, stepson, Tommy Hughes; daughters, Judy Griffin Norred and Eunice Griffin Hano and one sister, Elaine Morgan. He was blessed with 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Milton will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Two sons, Milton Stanley Griffin, Jr. and Melvin George Griffin preceded him in death. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, west of Hammond on Wednesday, April 2nd at 3:00 p.m. with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Mike Baham will conduct the funeral services and interment will follow in Woodhaven Baptist Church Cemetery. Many thanks to North Oaks Hospice for their support and kindness during Milton's illness and in lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Milton Griffin to North Oaks Hospice, Post Office Box 2668, Hammond LA 70404. Condolences and other information available online at www.bgthompsonfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home of Hammond. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 7/22/2001 GRIFFIN, NEPHES Natalbany - Nephes Griffin, 85, died Thursday, July 19, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center. A retired cement finisher, he was a native of Liberty, Miss., and resided in Natalbany. Survivors include two daughters, Wilma Reid and Linda Jackson, both of Oakland, Calif.; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Ten brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. The Rev. L.T. Maryland will conduct the funeral today at 7 p.m. at Lincoln Park Baptist Church. Dismissal will be 11 a.m. Monday with burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. N.A. James Funeral Home in Hammond is in charge of the arrangements. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 9/2/2003 GRIFFIN, OBBIE SR. Natalbany - Obbie Griffin Sr., 60, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 2003, at West Jefferson Medical Center. Survivors include fours daughters, Carolyn Griffin, Qwendolyn Griffin, Shelia Tate and Sharon Griffin, all of Natalbany; one son, Obbie Griffin Jr. of Natalbany; and five grand- children. His brother, Bobbie Griffin; and two grandchildren preceded him in death. The Rev. Arthur Mattire will conduct the funeral Wednesday at First Church of God In Christ in Hammond at 7 p.m. Dismissal will be Thursday at 11 a.m. followed by burial at Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. N.A. James Funeral, Hammond, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 8/19/2003 GRIFFIN, PERCY SR. Amite - Roseland native Percy Griffin Sr., 81, died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was a landscaper. He is survived by his wife, Mary Pendleton Griffin; six daughters, Margaret Briggs, Alesa Williams, Fara McCoy, Cora Scott, Laura Neal and Stephanie Griffin; seven sons, Eddie, Percy Jr., Anthony, Mose, Alphonsa and John Griffin; 42 grandchildren, 64 great-grandchildren and one great-great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Griffin; one daughter, Rosemary Griffin; his parents and two sisters. Visitation will be today at Angelic Funeral Home, Hammond, from 3 to 6 p.m. The Rev. John Mabry will conduct the funeral at 7. Dismissal will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Mt. Canaan Cemetery, Roseland. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 6/13/1994 GRIFFIN, MRS. VERA LANIER Died 10:05 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 1994, at her son's residence near Amite. She was 80, a native of Ponchatoula and resident of Amite. She was a retired Pecora's Cleaners, Amite, seamstress. Visiting at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, 5 to 9 p.m. Monday, and 8 a.m until religious services at 10 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by Brother Steve Elston. Interment in Shiloh Church of Christ Cemetery, Amite. Survived by three sons, Lewis N. Griffin, Amite, Harrell L. Griffen, Amite and Ruffin W. Griffin, Walker; three brothers, Jack Lanier, Amite, Leo Lanier, Amite and Les Lanier, Memphis, Tenn.; two sisters, Mrs. Norma Davis, Amite and Mrs. Jerry Pulliam, Amite; five grand- children and five great-grandchildren. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/21/2001 GRIFFIN, WILLIE IVO JAMES Amite - Willie Ivo James Griffin, 84, died Wednesday, June 20, 2001, at the Amite Nursing Home. She was a native of Kentwood and a housewife. She is survived by two daughters, Lillie Thomas of Detroit and Michele Weatherington of Gary, Ind.; seven sons, James Griffin of Gary, Ind., Joe Griffin of Grenada, Miss., David Griffin of Roseland, Robert Griffin of Hammond, Theodore Griffin Jr. of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Sherman and Gregory Griffin, both of Kentwood; one brother, Pinkney James Sr. of Kentwood; 30 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren and six great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/griffin.txt