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Thomas Carl Griffin Tom - SAVANNAH - Thomas Carl Griffin Tom went to be with the Lord July 29, 2013. The son of Richard and Elizabeth Griffin was born on March 22, 1949 in Colfax, Washington. He was raised with his younger sister Virginia Griffin. Tom was a member of Central Baptist Church and was an avid gun and knife collector and devoted to his country. Tom was a US Army Vietnam veteran having severed from September 11, 1967 - 1970 and received several medals and accommodations. He was preceded in death by his parents and leaves behind his wife of 29 years, Jean Bailey Griffin; daughter and son-in-law, Carrie Griffin Burkhart (Brian); granddaughter, Reannon Burkhart; daughter, Kelly Elizabeth Griffin; 2 grandsons, a granddaughter; sister, Virginia Griffin; brother-in-law, Wesley P. Bailey; 3 sisters-in-law, Bermah B. Loyd, Diane Bailey, Dottie Bailey; 13 nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donation be sent to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Memorial Service: Friday, 12:00 p.m. noon at Central Baptist Church with Rev. Kenney Harrelson officiating. Savannah Morning News July 31, 2013 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries.

Published by Savannah Morning News on Jul. 31, 2013.
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I have never been able to find the right words to put on this page, but as the months go by I find a hole in my heart that will never be filled.I miss you more and more each day. Christmas this year will be hard without you as was thanksgiving, but we'll make it we always do. I've found amazing comfort and support through a Vietnam veterans group I found on Facebook, they talk to me tell me things I could never imagine. and like you told me to I help as much as I can in the ways I know you would. I love you and will always miss you.

reannon

December 4, 2013

it was with great regret that I heard of tom's passing. all of us old nam vets try to keep up with each other. my condolences to all. rip brave trooper and brother forever.john enfinger;vp chap.671 Vietnam veterans of America.

john enfinger

August 1, 2013

Jean, so sorry to hear about Tom, you know we loved him dearly. Wishing we could be with you, but sending love and prayers your way. We Love You!!!

Pat and Isaac Lynn

August 1, 2013

A brother-in-law beyond compare. A man who took on responsibilities that truly belonged to others. A friend who spoke the truth. Someone I miss much more than I ever thought I could. Enjoy Lennon, Harrison, Orbison and Holly. That's one heck of a choir. I love you Thomas and I miss you so very much.
Dottie

Dottie Bailey

July 31, 2013

Jean, Bermah, and Diane Love you all my prayers are with you. Rodney

July 31, 2013

Rest in peace my friend.You will be truly missed.

Patricia Gunn

July 31, 2013

Sis may you find comfort just remembering all the years y'all had.he will be missed.I love you diane

July 31, 2013

Jean, My Heart goes out to you. We are so sorry for your loss. Tom was a Good Man and he will forever be missed.

William & Amanda Davis

July 31, 2013

Jean, you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers. Any time I was around you and Tom yall made me feel like one of the family. Sending out love and prayers to you at this difficult time.

Alicia Crosby

July 31, 2013

Carrie & Family and Jean & Family, our prayers are with all of you at this time. Just remember all the good times and that you have many family and friends who love you.
God bless you.
Frances & Bobby Kennedy

Frances Kennedy

July 31, 2013

Jean -Know that we have you and the family in our hearts. We love you. Love, Brenda and Pat

July 31, 2013

So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts.

Tricia Stone

July 31, 2013

Prayers to you Carrie and your family. God bless you all.

James Dewberry

July 31, 2013

Carrie,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your father...please know that we are praying for you and your family
at this time and have everyone in our thoughts. Please let us know if there's anything we can do for your family.
We send our love to you and everyone.

Leslie and Bill Lambright

July 30, 2013

You will be missed by everyone who knew you Tom but no worries we will handle things here have a glorious trip to your true home where we will all meet again one day.

Brian Burkhart

July 30, 2013

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