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Travis Griffin Obituary


Travis J.A. "Tony" Griffin, age 50, passed away January 21, 2015 in Wewahitchka, FL.

Tony was born April 27, 1964 in Calhoun County and lived in Wewahitchka, FL. He was a member of Dalkeith Baptist Church. He had a love for the Wewahitchka Fighting Gators, the University of Florida, the Miami Dolphins and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Through his love of Sports Tony found his passion in Umpiring on the diamond for Wewa Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball Leagues and area Tournaments. He served in the United States Army for 5 ½ years.

Tony was preceded in death by his grandparents, Willie and Causie Griffin, Travis and Martha Davis, brother, Stephen Michael Griffin.

Survivors include, wife, Marlene Griffin of Wewahitchka, FL; father, Jerold Griffin and his wife, Mary of Wewahitchka, FL; mother, Mattie Jane Henderson and her husband, Rick of Wewahitchka, FL; two sons, Stephen Griffin and his wife, Gen of Knoxville, TN and Jonathon Griffin of Wewahitchka, FL; three stepsons, James Gough of Maine, John Wilkerson of Panama City, FL, and Jimmie Wilkerson of Panama City, FL; one stepdaughter, Christie Daniels of Panama City, FL; one sister, De Ann Wilder of Port St. Joe, FL; three very special uncles, Leland, Joe and Harold; Precious Pets, Frank, Lil Bit and Duke; seven grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 3:00 pm (CST) at the First Baptist Church in Wewahitchka, FL with Reverend Dallas Presley and Reverend Joey Smith officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation.

The family request in Lieu of flowers contribution may be made to any Emerald Coast Credit Union in memory of Tony Griffin.

All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

Peavy Funeral Home
20367 NW Evans Ave.
Blountstown, Fla. 32424
850-674-2266

Published by Panama City News Herald from Jan. 23 to Jan. 24, 2015.
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Our prayers go out to the family. May God bring peace to each one of you. We will always remember you " our friend Tony."

Ben & Alisa Nunnery

January 27, 2015

Marlene, you are in our thoughts and our prayers. If we can do anything please don't hesitate to ask us. Sending our love, Carolyn & Steve Dubreuil

Carolyn Dubreuil

January 25, 2015

lisa griffin

January 25, 2015

Mattie Jane, Gerald and Family, Sorry to hear of Tony's passing, I have very fond memories of Tony growing up & attending Dalkeith Baptist Church, Ya'll are in our thoughts and prayers, Preston & Tammy Simpson, Simpsonville, SC

January 24, 2015

The world will be a sadder place without you, Tony. You were a good father and you leave a legacy of love for your children and wife, Marlene. Rest in Peace.

January 24, 2015

Mattie Jane , Jerald and Deann, the Shirley and Kelley families send you our love and sympathy. Tony was such a giving man and touched the lives of many young people in our town. May he now rest in peace.
May the peace of the Lord be with all of yoy from this day and forevermore!

Jerry, Carol, Barbara, and Sue Sue Kelley- Shirley

January 24, 2015

Mattie Jane I am so sorry to hear about Tony. My memories go way back to the Dalkeith days when he was very young. I am praying for you and your family. God wrap your loving arms around Tony's family and friends and bring comfort to them Amen.

Patricia Lea Kyser Elwell

January 24, 2015

Lisa Hire

January 24, 2015

You were always a fun and genuine guy to be around Tony. I hated to hear of your passing, you died too young. You'll be missed by all of us whose path you crossed in life.

Laura Fuder

January 23, 2015

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