Sussex-Prince George County Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Griffin, David W., 2009 

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DAVID WALTER GRIFFIN 

  Griffin, David Walter "Red," 60, died Friday, June 19, 2009 at his home near 
Disputana.  "Red" was born on June 28, 1948 in Wakefield.  He is survived by 
the love of his life, his high school sweetheart and wife of 38 years, Rebecca 
Parker Griffin; a daughter, Jennifer Griffin Warthan and her husband, Marvin 
Keith Warthan Jr., of Waverly; his mother, Linda Holt Griffin of Franklin; two 
sisters, Jessie G. Turner and her husband, and Barbara G. Wade and her 
husband, Eddie Wade, both of Franklin; and three beloved granddaughters, 
Shelby Callahan Pike, Maggie Rivers Pike and Avery Ruth Warthan.  "Red" was 
eagerly anticipating the arrival of his unborn grandson, Marvin Keith Warthan 
III in early July.  He was predeceased by his son Michael David Griffin; his 
father, Hubert Jesse "Curley" Griffin; and his grandmother, Clara Holt. 
Active and popular in his community throughout his life "Red" was retired from 
chemical and material sales and was a member of the Wakefield United Methodist 
Church, the Wakefield Community Hunt Club, the Wakefield Sportsman's Club and 
the Wakefield Ruritan Club.  He was an avid fox hunter and an ardent fan of 
the Duke University "Blue Devils" basketball team and their coach, "Coach K." 
A 1968 graduate of Tidewater Academy, he as an outstanding athlete, excelling 
on the baseball field and the basketball court, and he continued to coach 
local teams for many years.  "Red" was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves from 
1970 to 1975.  Finally, "Red" was a loving and doting grandfather to his three 
"girls," Shelby, Maggie and Avery Ruth.  A celebration of "Red's" life will be 
held on Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 3 p.m. at the Wakefield United Methodist 
Church by the Rev. G.C. Branton.  Burial will follow in the Wakefield 
Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the Purviance Chapel of J.T. 
Morriss & Son, Wakefield, on Saturday evening from 6 to 8 p.m.  The family 
also invites everyone to join them at a reception in the Fellowship Hall of 
Wakefield United Methodist Church following the services on Sunday.

  Memorial donations may be made to the Wakefield United Methodist Church, 
P.O. Box 87, Wakefield, VA 23888.


David Walter "Red" GRIFFIN, retired salesman, 
b. 28 Jun 1948, Wakefield, d. 19 Jun 2009, at home, near Disputana, 
interred in Wakefield Cemetery*, 21 Jun 2009, 
donated obit, publication unknown 

*His parents are also buried there. Wakefield list, an extension of 
   the Southampton County Historical Society {SCHS} Cemetery Project: 
   http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/sussex/cemeteries/wakefd.txt 

His father's obit ("Tidewater News," Apr. 4, 1968, p. 9) is posted at: 
   http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/sussex/obits/g615h5ob.txt 


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