Alfred Griffin

Bro. Alfred Griffin

Bro. Alfred Griffin, age 84 was born on August 23, 1941 in New Orleans, LA, departed this earthly home on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. He was raised in Uptown New Orleans and spent many weekends traveling to the West Bank, where he assisted in preparing for church services led by his father at Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church #3 and Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Ama, Louisiana. As a faithful member of Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church #3, he was actively involved in church ministries, including the Men’s Chorus. He began serving on the Usher Board at the age of nine and continued to serve faithfully for over 60 years. Alfred was educated in the New Orleans Public School System, attending Thomy Lafon and S.J. Green Schools. He later relocated to San Francisco, California, where he attended Galileo High School and participated in football, track, and the school band. After graduating, he returned to New Orleans. He was a proud member of the Masons and Progressive Lodge #7, where he served as President. He also partnered with his brother Bobby Sr. and his nephew Little Bobby to open a restaurant called New Orleans Rib Shack. Professionally, Alfred worked as a pipefitter and plumber and was employed by the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local Union No. 60 for 40 years before retiring. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Clementine Griffin of 50 years; his children Wanda Johnson (Wayne), Donovan Blake (Randolph), April Griffin, Destiney Griffin, and Kelly Griffin; eleven grandchildren: Basil Johnson, Rashad Johnson (Courtney), Deron Johnson, Anjoli Simmons (Reginald), Brennan Griffin (Keianna), Paige and Peyton Blake, Chaz Mickey, Kamden Honoré, Mai Henderson, and Jalen Washington; twelve great-grandchildren; his former wife, Shirley Griffin; his cousins Clementine Charles, John Griffin, Nelida Harris, Eldric and Linda Bashful, Clara, Alfred, and Helen; his beloved breakfast crew; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Alfred was preceded in death by his parents, Reverend Steve J. Griffin and Theresa Kitt Griffin; his siblings, Sara Thomas, Reverend Robert Griffin Sr.; and two children, Tange D. Griffin and Dondero S. Griffin. Relatives and friends of the family, also Pastor, officers and members of Little Zion B.C. #3 and Mt. Zion M.B.C. (Ama, LA) are invited to attend the Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Little Zion Baptist Church #3, 441 Wilson Street, Marrero, LA 70072 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Interment Restlawn Park Cemetery, 3540 Hwy 90, Avondale, LA 70094. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com. Gertrude Willis Funeral Home Inc., in charge (504) 522-2525.