Wesley GRIFFITH III

Wesley GRIFFITH III

Wesley GRIFFITH Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Sep. 8 to Sep. 9, 2010.
GRIFFITH, Wesley "Wes" Courtney III, 66, of Richmond, passed away, Monday, September 6, 2010. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and friend. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Robin; children, James Griffith, Courtney Hastings, Ashley Griffith; sister, June Brooks; and great aunt, Evelyn Parsley. Wes was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Vietnam Era, where he received a Purple Heart. He was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 9, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, September 10, at Amelia Veterans Cemetery.



This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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October 28, 2010

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September 15, 2010

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September 9, 2010

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Diane Jones

October 28, 2010

I think this is someone I know from my past, I'm trying to find Wesley Griffith, he was a US Army recruiter in 1974 in Chicago, on 71st st. I'm not sure this is the same person, if any one have any information please e-mail,me at [email protected] Mosul Iraq

September 15, 2010

Robin and Ashley,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you both and the entire family. RIP Wes

Harvey,Connie & Krystin Reece

Dave Jenkins

September 9, 2010

Wes was a good man in a world where good men are rare. My prayers go with the family.

Phil & Debbie Little

September 9, 2010

Dearest Robin, Ashley & Family,
What a heartbreaker to have to endure. Wes was a true man, and to us a very Dear Friend. We watched with our own eyes, the smiles he put on your faces, and the Love from his heart. We truly share in your loss. His life was full of Labor, not only for his family, but his many Dear Friends, So it was fitting for him to be given rest on Labor Day. We Love You, and will always be here for you. Wes, to you we owe a many Thanks . There will never be a replacement!! Rest In Peace "FRIEND"
Robin call on us ANYTIME !
Forever Friends,

Micky Shirk

September 8, 2010

Robin,Ashley,Courtney,James & Wes,
We are deeply saddened by your loss, and hold you'll in our thoughts and prayers! He was truely a good, kind and considerate man. Know that you'll always have him with you, in the memories you've created through the years. We love you, feel deeply for you and will always be her for you!
Love,
Scott,Micky,Robby and Kyle Shirk

September 8, 2010

praying for you and your family that the Lord will carry you through, earth have no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Evelyn washington

Gene Ledlie

September 8, 2010

Sorry to hear about Wes. Thinking of you!

Robert Hamm

September 8, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need.
Robert Hamm (Richmond,VA)

Wanda Jones

September 8, 2010

I just wanted to express my sympathy for your family's loss. I am so sorry for you all.

Courtney Hastings

September 8, 2010

Thank you to everyone for all the phone calls and visits. Your support and warm wishes make this time much easier.

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