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The family will assemble at 2 p.m. at the residence the day of the services and may be contacted by calling (804) 943-5363.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Griffin online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Willie Griffin
Theo Scott
September 17, 2010
When my family returned to the states from the Panama Canal the first band I played with on saxophone was "Brother Rap and the Professionals" featuring Willie on guitar. It was a lot a fun. My condolences to the family and many friends!
Joseph Porter
September 15, 2010
I remember Willie he got me started playing music in 1970 (Saxaphone) he was one of the best guitarist I know he will truly be missed my condolences go out to his family
Malcolm & Marvin Bolling
September 11, 2010
Willie was one of members of The Fire Band from 70's with us. We remember him as one of the best guitar players we had ever seen. He will be missed for so much more, he was a good man and friend. GOD bless the whole Griffin family. Our prayers are with you, Malcolm and Marvin Bolling and The Fire Band Family.
Arnita Knight
September 11, 2010
A Reminiscence
YES, thou art gone! and never more
Thy sunny smile shall gladden me;
But I may pass the old church door,
And pace the floor that covers thee.
May stand upon the cold, damp stone,
And think that, frozen, lies below
The lightest heart that I have known,
The kindest I shall ever know.
Yet, though I cannot see thee more,
'Tis still a comfort to have seen;
And though thy transient life is o'er,
'Tis sweet to think that thou hast been;
To think a soul so near divine,
Within a form so angel fair,
United to a heart like thine,
Has gladdened once our humble sphere.
By Anne Bronte
The Poetry Foundation
September 10, 2010
I remember eight ball when i was growing up on Harding St. as a young man, he was always kind and a straight up brother, may god bless him and his family...
Herman Blackwell(Seattle)
Jean Stretcher-Dillard
September 9, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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