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Donald Griffin Obituary

Donald Leslie (Don) Griffin, 72, of Moneta, Va., died on Sunday, August 8, 2010. Don proudly served in the United States Navy for 22 years. He was a member of the VFW and also attended Lamplight Baptist Church. After his retirement from the U.S. Navy, Don and his wife, Marvina, made a home in Virginia. In 1982, he started Don Griffin Well Drilling Company, Inc. He was an avid antique car enthusiast and attended many antique car shows. Don was preceded in death by his wife, Marvina Griffin, in 2008. Surviving are two daughters, Valerie Archual and husband, James, and Crystal Cole; former son-in-law and work companion, Tim Burton; four grandchildren, Clinton Griffin and wife, Lindsie, Michael Burton and wife, Katherin, Ivy Archual, and Aaron Archual; two great-grandchildren, Kaleb Griffin and Kadyn Burton; a special pet companion, Pooky; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be conducted at noon on Thursday, August 12, 2010, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Pastor Jeff Gardner officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Griffin Family Cemetery, located near his home in Moneta. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National D-Day Memorial, 202 East Main Street, Bedford, Va. 24523. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 11, 2010, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Aug. 10 to Aug. 11, 2010.

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Lisa Strong

August 14, 2010

Valerie,
I'm really sorry to hear about your dad i was out of town. Your mom and dad were very special people. I know they will be missed very much. Your in my thought and prayers.
Lisa Strong { Wonder Drug }

Kathy McGary

August 13, 2010

My deepest sympathies to Don's family...he will be missed by all who knew him.

Jill Graybill

August 12, 2010

Praying for you each day and asking God to heal your broken hearts. Dads are very special people who teach, not by lectures, but by example. Working with your father daily must have been a rich experience. I know you will miss him greatly. We love you, Ms. Jill

Rhonda Maxey

August 11, 2010

Valerie and Family,
Tim and I were so sorry to learn about the passing of Your Dad. Know that He is in a better place now. Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with You at this time. Take Care,

Tim and Rhonda Maxey

August 11, 2010

Crystal,

i just wanted to tell you how sorry i was to read of Don's passing. It has been many years since i saw you and Don, during the old Stone Manor days in 1990. You may recall i was the guy that worked with you while you were with JP Insurance and you always wanted to be on the Vinton Police force. I hope you made it and all else is well
Again, your Dad will be missed and my sincere sympthy to the whole family.

God Bless and take care,

Joe Sailor

Joe Sailor

Steve & Shannon

August 10, 2010

Jamie & Valerie, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

John and Diane Faw

August 10, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we pray God will provide the comfort only He can give. We are thankful for our memories and the honor of working with and knowing Don. Please let us know if there is anything we can do and know you have our deepest sympathy.

August 10, 2010

Valerie, I am so sorry you have to deal with such a terrible loss again so soon. Our thoughts are with you and your family!

Russell, Christi, Brent & Brandon Dickerson

August 10, 2010

Valerie & family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Jimmy and Tricia Brown

August 10, 2010

We are sorry for your loss. The Griffin family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

D.F. (Joe) Lynch

August 10, 2010

No words can express my heartfelt grief .Don was like a brother to me and I will miss him everyday .God will guide me through,just as he will guide the family through this time of sorrow.We must remember that he has no more sorrow and no more pain. I am here for your family if you need me at any time.Don would want that.I am honored to walk the last mile with him as a tribute to our friendship

Dee & Joe Archual

August 10, 2010

valerie, our thoughts and prayers are with you. i know you have been going thru some difficult times. please know that i am a phone call awway if you need me for anything at all.
love you

Joey and Kelly Phillips

August 10, 2010

We are so sorry for all that Don has been through in his recent physical battle and for you as a family in these past few weeks. You have been and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers! Please let us know what we can do to for you all.

Peggy Caldwell

August 10, 2010

Jamie, Valerie and family - I am so sorry for your loss. I understand your pain and will keep you in my prayers. May God hold you and comfort you during the days ahead. God Bless each of you in your time of sorrow.

john ansted

August 10, 2010

Don will be missed. Our best to all of his loving family.
Your friends at Falwell Corporation.

john ansted

August 10, 2010

Your in our thoughts and prayers.
John & Barbara Ansted
Evington, Virginia

Betty McGhee

August 10, 2010

My throughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God bless each of you and give you strength and the peace that passes all understanding at this time of grief. Please let me know if I can assist you now or in the future.

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