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Virgil Griffin Obituary
He was preceded in death by a son, Virgil Lee Griffin Jr.; a daughter, Christine Ghonnam; a brother, John Griffin and granddaughter, Ashley Griffin.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Griffin of Charlotte; sisters, Geraldine Peebles and Francis Munnerlyn of Camden, S.C., Janie Weant of Cincinnati, Ohio; daughter, Linda and husband Doug Dellinger of Alexis, Shirley and husband Brad Williams of Mount Holly; sons, John Griffin and James Griffin; three special grandchildren who knew him as a father, Steven Griffin, Christie Griffin and Melissa Redden.
He had eleven other grandchildren and eight great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to say special thank you to Dr. Mikell Jarratt, Dr. Mark Thompson and all the special nurses who cared for him at Gaston Memorial Hospital. Virgil will truly be missed by his wife, family and friends. He is gone but will never be forgotten.
Funeral service conducted by the Revs. Jimmy McPeters and Charles Beasley will be held 2 p.m. Saturday in the Woodlawn Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home in Moun Holly.
Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The family will receive friends 7 yo 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and other times at the home of Shirley Williams, 5047 Park Creek Drive, Mount Holly.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Gaston Co., PO Box 3984, Gastonia NC 28053.
Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.woodlawnfuneral.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Virgil Griffin
Laura M Griffin
February 27, 2025
Which I would have met my great uncle. Virgil give your brother a huge hug and kiss from his BEST granddaughter. Love and Prayers always.
Kimberly Griffin
August 19, 2024
Rest in Peace. You will be missed.
David Wake
March 14, 2009
He was a great american of the highest honor.
David Wade
March 14, 2009
He will be always with us,in our thoughts.
George Nelson
March 14, 2009
He was a great American.
Daniel Quillen
March 9, 2009
Our prayers shall always whisper of our lost.
Ray Larsen
March 9, 2009
Your Lordship, you were a true friend and Brother. Enjoy your rewards
Paulette Lawing
February 16, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Juanita Ray
February 16, 2009
I wish I could have been there to say
good-bye but I want you all to know you're in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all
Shannon Griffin
February 15, 2009
Uncle Virgil will be missed greatly, but know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. With Love,
Michelle Mullins
February 15, 2009
May God keep his hand on you through your time of grief. I didn't really know Virgil other than a "hey, how ya doin" basis, but I have much respect for him, he was a good man. I am sorry for your loss.
CHERYL HARRIS
February 14, 2009
I JUST WANTED THE FAMILY TO KNOW THAT MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. I KNEW HIM AS A LITTLE GIRL WHAN I WOULD GO TO THE TRIANGLE AND HE WAS ALWAYS SUCH A NICE MAN. I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND HOPE THAT YOU WILL LET THE LORD COMFORT YOU IN YOUR TIME OF MOURNING.
CHERYL HARRIS
DEBBIE
February 14, 2009
THIS IS DEBBIE ,JAMIE'S EXWIFE I JUST FOUND OUT TODAY AND I AM SO SORRY I HAVE ALWAYS HAD THE GREATEST RESPECT FOR VIRGIL I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS SOMEONE FROM THE FAMILY PLEASE CONTACT ME 704-648-9860
February 13, 2009
Our prayers are with the family,we are sorry for your loss.
The Morgan Family
Tony,Kim & Ryan
JAMES BRYSON
February 13, 2009
LINDA AND FAMILY,
MY NAME IS JAMES BRYSON, AN OLD FRIEND FROM SCHOOL. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT YOUR LOSS.
marla n david ritch
February 13, 2009
We didnt know him but we heard alot about him.You are in our prayers.
diane m
February 13, 2009
i am so sorry for your loss. i have known virgil my whole life. my dad thought the world of him. but my dad is also gone to heaven. love & prayers are with the family.
Mark Smith
February 13, 2009
America has lost a true patriot and role model. May God bless and keep you during this difficult time. To all the Griffin family you are in our thoughts and prayers.
TERESA MITCHELL MANEY
February 13, 2009
LINDA,MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY,VIRGIL WAS A VERY GOOD MAN,AND AN INSPIRATION TO MANY WHO GOT TO KNOW HIM.
Rudonna Pipgras
February 13, 2009
Linda, Doug, Stephen & family, Jessica & Holly,....and the rest of the family.. Our thoughts are with all of you at this time of loss. With sincere sympathy, Mel and Rudonna Payne Pipgras (Doug's aunt)
tracie
February 13, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dennis Foshie
February 13, 2009
You were one of the most loyal men I was ever aquainted with. Now he's gone to be with other like minds.When it's time for me to pass on I hope you are there to give me my crown.
Barbara Mitchell
February 13, 2009
Linda we will miss Virgil very much and we are thankfull we knew him. He will always be in our hearts. Ashley always called him paw paw. She loved him so much. We all are sorry for your loss but we also knew he loved you very much. If you need any thing let us know
Barbara and Michael Mitchell
Ron Talley
February 13, 2009
May his memory live on forever !!
tonya
February 12, 2009
he will be greatly missed by so many,will keep family in my prayers
Ray Larsen
February 12, 2009
You were a true brother for over twenty years
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