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William Griffin Obituary

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. William O. "Bill" Griffin, 88, of Augusta, passed away Friday, July 10, 2015. He loved dancing, golfing and grilling. He was known for growing and sharing delicious tomatoes. Bill was a generous, loving man who will be deeply missed by his family and those who have been blessed by his friendship. Mr. Griffin was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Ruby Griffin. He is survived by his two daughters, Paula (Jerry) Everidge and Cathy (Mike) Henderson; brother, Charles "Ducky" (Sandy) Griffin; two grandsons, Jimmy (Lacey) Everidge and Jeff (Amanda) Everidge; and three precious great-grandchildren, Carli, Jackson and Wesley Everidge. Funeral Services will be held 3PM, Sunday, July 12, 2015 in the Mausoleum Chapel of Hillcrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 106 SRP Drive, Suite A, Evans, GA 30809 or American Cancer Society, 2607 Commons Blvd., Augusta, GA 30909. The Griffin family wishes to thank the caregivers and staff of Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home for the love, compassion and dedication shown.

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Jul. 11, 2015.

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July 13, 2015

Cathy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Cindy Maddox

Terri and Gene Pitcher

July 12, 2015

Cathy, I'm so sorry for your loss. Thinking about you and your family.

Jenny & Bill Arey

July 12, 2015

God bless you Paula and Cathy in your time of sorrow and loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

Bonnie Canady

July 12, 2015

Paula and Cathy, I am so sorry to here of the lost of William. you are in my thoughts and prayers today. He is in a better home and with Harold and other Griffin family members as well.

July 11, 2015

Dear Cathy and Family,
We were so sorry to learn of your Fathers passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We Love You,
Mandy,Danny, Granny Hall and Barbara H. Long

July 11, 2015

TOMMIE JEAN GRIFFIN, BERRETTA OF MACON HIS FIRST COUSIN. HE AND HIS WIFE WERE A LOVING COUPLE THAT I WAS VERY CLOSE WITH AND I WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH AND MAY HE RIP.AMEN.

Jeff and Amanda Everidge

July 11, 2015

We are going to miss you papa. Love you always

Gail Ciccione

July 10, 2015

Cathy and Paula, we are so sorry for your loss. We love you guys.

Elliott Sons Funeral Home

July 10, 2015

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