Obituaries: R. L. Griffin, 1936, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: April 16, 1936 Winn Parish Enterprise

R. L. Griffin of Bethlehem Succumbs From Illness April 5

R. L. Griffin, 56 years of age, a member of one of Wattsville's oldest
families, died at his home in that community Sunday noon, April 5, 1936 after
an illness of 18 months.

Mr. Griffin was a lifelong resident of Wattsville Community.  He was a home
loving man, a kind father and a devoted husband and had been a member of the
Baptist Church for many years.

Funeral services were held Monday at Bethlehem Church.  The Rev. F. M. Shows,
pastor of the Calvin Baptist Church was in charge.

The surviving relatives are the widow, one son, Russell Griffin; two
daughters, Mrs. E. Bates of Bethlehem and Mrs. Walter Simms of Gansville; five
grandchildren, Floyd Brunson, nephew from Texas, Mrs. Velma Peterson, niece,
Goldonna, La., and the nieces and nephews of his deceased sister, Mrs. Ider
McQuillan and a host of cousins, neighbors, and friends.