John W. "Johnny" Griffin Jr.

I am so sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. When my parents told me, I was floored. I quickly remembered of the times I saw him at the race tracks when I was younger and all the fun my parents had with him around. Then I remembered of the times I saw him at Loafer's as I was older. He lived life like we all should....to its fullest! He will be greatly missed! The family is in my thoughts and prayers!

Dear Sue and family, I always enjoyed being around Johnny. His lust for life and great humor was always uplifting. I'll always remember the trips for the boat races.So glad we saw you both recently and talked of all those good times. PEACE be with you,Billy and Martha Pahl

I am so sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. I am Matt and Mattie Straughn's nephew. Aunt Mattie was John Sr's Mother and Johnny's grandmother. My Aunt Polly worked at Johnny's resturant years ago and Johnny and I had a lot fun together back then. He was always a good friend and fun to be around. I pray for all that are mourning his passing and wish they will find peace in this very sad time.

Johnny will surely be missed by his family, many friends, and especially Sue McKenzie. I first met Johnny about 30 years ago. Sue and I were roommates for about 10 years. Then she met Johnny, I lost a roommate but she found the “Love of her Life” Those were in the 70’s, the days of the Five Points pubs, such as “The Jolly Knave” and on Hillsborough Street, “The Players Retreat”. We use to spend many evenings at Sue’s and Johnny’s home. The guys played pool and the girls did what they...

I am saddened to hear of the death of my first cousin Johnny. I remember when we played together as children. Haven't seen much of him in later years.

Johnny will be missed dearly by his family and so many friends. Johnny shared 30 years of his life with my very dearest friend, Sue McKenzie. Sue and I were roommates for over 10 years back in the 70’s (back in the days of the 5 Point’s pubs such as: Jolly Knave & on Hillsborough-the Players Retreat). When Johnny and Sue became a couple, I lost my roommate but that was o.k. because she found the “LOVE of Her Life”. I remember the days and evenings at their home where Johnny graciously...

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

We
are shocked and saddened by the news of Johnny's passing. Sandra and I
have known Johnny and Sue since we were all kids. There's not enough
room here to tell the all the stories of good times that we had. We
will miss Johnny and hope that someday we will see him again. Our Love
to you Sue and Sherry.
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