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Samuel Griffin Obituary
Samuel accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and remained a devoted member of Allen Chapel AME Church throughout his life, serving on the trustee and steward boards. He attended Wednesday bible study and prayer regularly with New Hope Baptist Church. He was educated in Bay County and at FAMU in Tallahassee, Fla., where he learned the trade of brick masonry. He was employed with the City of Lynn Haven, with The Roundtowner Hotel and subsequently with Bay Point as Maitre d' and Desk Manager for Sheraton Hotel and Barefoot Inn in Panama City Beach, Fla. He also was employed with Bay County's Road Department, as supervisor.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Sr. and Nettie Wilson-Griffin; seven brothers, Willie Griffin, Earl Griffin, Allen Griffin, Richmond Griffin, Henry Griffin, Charlie Griffin and Clearthur Stanley; two sisters, Edna Mae Griffin-Johnson, Katura Griffin-Doles; and special brother-in-law and friend, Clifford Tee Barnes.
He was married to devoted wife, Helen Barnes-Griffin, for 42 years and through this union he leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted son, Fernandez V. Griffin (Joy); daughter, Deidre H. Griffin Allen (Johnny), Lynn Haven, Fla.; granddaughters, Attorney Kamyle W. Griffin, Arlington, Va., and Jennifer L. Allen, Gainesville, Fla.; one sister, Annie Lou Baldwin (Chancey), Lynn Haven, Fla.; one brother, James Griffin (Delores), Ocala, Fla.; adopted grandson, Alton Wayne Poo-Brantley Jr.; adopted son, Jeffery A. Telfare (Florezell), Lawrenceville, Ga.; adopted daughter, Valoire Pollard (Stephan), San Antonio, Texas; faithful cousin, the Rev. Steve Marshall; loyal friend, Al Haynes; and exceptional caregivers, Shirley Griffin and Solomon Nelson, all of Lynn Haven, Fla.; and an abundance of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2011, at Battle Memorial Funeral Home Chapel and from 10 to 11 a.m.Friday, March 18, 2011, at Allen Chapel AME Church. Funeral services will be at noon March 18, 2011, at Allen Chapel AME Church with the Rev. F.C. Griffin officiating and the Rev. Ann Riley, eulogizing. Interment will follow in Lynn Haven Cemetery. The body will lie in state one hour prior to services. Repast held at Allen Chapel AME Church, 1318 Mississippi Ave., Lynn Haven, FL 32444. Expressions of condolences may be sent to 606 Michigan Ave., Lynn Haven, FL 32444.
1123 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Panama City, Fla. 32401
850-763-4951
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Memories and Condolences
for Samuel Griffin
June 12, 2011
To my Aunt Helen, my cousins Fernandez (Joy), and Deidre (Johnny)... I love you. You have my empathy & sympathy, in Uncle Sam Griffin's demise. My prayers are with you always... Your niece, and cousin-Tammy Nelson, Bay Harbor, FL
Davia Simone Williamson-McBride
March 24, 2011
To Deirdre, sorry to hear about your lost. May God keep you and your family in the time of sorrow. Davia Simone Williamson-McBride
March 18, 2011
To Helen and family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the lost of your loved one.
I pray that your memories of happier times will comfort and console
you at a time when friends share the sorrow that you feel.
With deepest sympathy,
Cousin Shirley Griffin Powell (Fairfield Ca)
Billie Glaze
March 18, 2011
I am very sorry for your loss. I know Mr. Griffin is in heaven with the loved ones he missed so terribly. Make sure you take the time to remember all of the funny and special times you had with him. It will bring a smile back to your faces.
IDA CLARKE
March 18, 2011
To Helen and entire Griffin Family: Earth has no sorrow, that heaven cannot heal. Just to let you know we are thinking of you today and extend our deepest sympathy in the passing of your loved one. You can count on God to take you through your pain and sorrow. Lovingly, The Clarke's - Bob and Ida
Don Phillips
March 18, 2011
Please except my deepest condolences for the lost of your loved one. I pray that your memories of happier times will comfort you, and soften the sadness through this sudden change of life.
Valorie Pinkard-Pollard
March 17, 2011
Dee,Fred, We will all miss Mr. Sam (my other father). I am praying daily for you all. Please always remember God never makes mistakes and he is always in control. I love you my sister and brother.
Valorie Pinkard-Pollard & Family
Mary Jones Jenkins
March 17, 2011
"To the family of Mr Samuel Griffin, we are so sorry for your loss you and your family or in our prayers. Please remember the words of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ where he said " I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth on me, though he die, yet shall he live. On behalf of Helen S. Jones,(our mother) Mary Doris Jones(Jenkins), Betsy L. (Jones)Black and Margaret A. Jones(Anderson) you have our deepest sympathy.
M. Jones
March 17, 2011
May Jehovah comfort you all during this time of great sadness.
Angela Peacock-Speights
March 17, 2011
Mrs. Griffin, Dee, Joy and Family,
I am sorry for the loss of your love one. May God bless you at your time of loss.
Mike Nobles
March 17, 2011
Deirdre: I am very sorry for the loss of your father. I know your family was very close and loving. I pray for all your family that the pleasant memories of your father will sustain you in the coming days, months and years.
March 16, 2011
To the Family,
Mr. Sammy was a wonderful man and we thank God that he allowed him to pass through our lives. May God continue to bless the family.
Kirk, Rene Jones and Family
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