Name: Visitation for Benjamin GRIFFITH
Start: 2016-06-15T21:30:00.000Z
End: 2016-06-15T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Hart's Mortuary and Cremation Center at the Cupola

GRIFFITH, Jr., Benjamin Woodward Benjamin Woodward Griffith, Jr., 5300 Zebulon Road, Macon, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. The son of the late Ben W. Griffith Sr. and Mary Norman Griffith, he was born March 30, 1922, in Lanett, Alabama. He grew up in Macon and graduated from Lanier High and Mercer University. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of fifty years, Betty Irvine Griffith. He is survived by his daughter, Eugenia Griffith DuPell and son-in-law Brian of Stuart, Florida, and his son, Benjamin W. Griffith III and daughter-in-law Teresa of Macon as well as seven grandchildren: Sarah (Roger) Colon, Jason DuPell, Lindsey DuPell, Wesley (Betsy) Griffith, Casey (Quinn) Connally, Travis (Jordan) Griffith, and Jessica (Joshua) Hale and eight great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his brother, James Norman Griffith. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the "Ben and Betty Griffith Endowed Fund at Mercer University," 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, Georgia 31207. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Northminster Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Paul Evans officiating. Burial will be private in Riverside Cemetery. Family will greet friends between 5:30-7:00PM on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Hart's Mortuary at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road, Macon, GA

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jun. 15, 2016.

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for Benjamin GRIFFITH

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Howard Scott

June 8, 2020

Gone but never, ever forgotten. His love for people and his belief in mankind is so missed. A community spirit that taught me so much about the human spirit, and his belief that ithe Human spirit has no boundaries

Roy and Anita Todd

June 17, 2016

Praying for peace and comfort for the family. What wonderful fruits he leaves behind.

Mary George

June 16, 2016

Sending Light to the family

Terry Jordan

June 16, 2016

My thoughts are with you.

Andrew and Anya Silver

June 15, 2016

We are deeply sorry to read about the passing of Dr. Griffith. Both of us met Ben and had wonderful conversations about literature and history with him. He was truly a man of intellect and culture, and unfailingly kind. We are proud to teach in the same department that Dr. Griffith called home.

We wish his family comfort in their grief and pray for their peace and healing.

Gary Richardson

June 15, 2016

It is with deep sorry that I heard of Dr. Griffith's passing. As the inaugural holder of the Griffith professorship established in his honor, I had the happy fortune to converse with him on numerous occasions. Each time I came away impressed by his wit, charm, intelligence, and grace. While he wore his erudition lightly, his humanity and compassion were evident in both his conversation and his writings. He was the epitome of the phrase "Southern gentleman." He will be missed by all who had the good fortune to spend time with him.

Jonathan Glance

June 15, 2016

On behalf of the Mercer University Department of English, I wish to express our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Ben was a fine teacher, scholar, and colleague, and will be truly missed. Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.
I am honored to have known Ben as a friend, and to be the current bearer of the professorship endowed in his name.

Jonathan Glance
Griffith Professor and Chair

Dorothy Pittman

June 15, 2016

So sorry to hear of Dr. Griffith's passing. I cherish his book on Carrollton's history.

June 15, 2016

To The GRIFFITH FAMILY, friends and Loved ones
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of such a true friend of mankind, Mr. Griffith was so much to our community. His love for Macon was unmatched, his caring for youth and young people will be so missed. He always wanted Macon to be the best that it could be for all it's citizens. I will miss his kindness and well being for all he came in touch with. RIP my friend.
Howard Scott and the many kids you helped at Booker T. Washington Community Center, Inc.

June 15, 2016

We will miss you, Ben...Gena and Rowan Connally...

June 15, 2016

May your family find comfort and peace. Romans 15:22

June 15, 2016

With sympathy for your loss may there be comfort in knowing God. John 17:3

Newton Collier

June 15, 2016

May he rest in peace.

David Blanton

June 14, 2016

My deepest condolences to the Griffith Family and Friends. Mr. Griffith was an amazing man who made many accomplishments. I am so grateful for his service to our country at a time when it needed heroes. May he rest in peace and God be with all of you until that day we are reunited with our loved ones.

David Blanton
ASC, SE Region
Patriot Guard Riders of GA

Mary Jane Venrick

June 14, 2016

To the Griffith Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Ben, with a heavy heart we send our deepest condolences and we pray for your hearts to heal.
Dave and Mary Jane Venrick

Sandra Ridgeway

June 14, 2016

Extending my sympathy to the Griffith family. Ben will be missed by his church family at Northminister Presbyterian and the community. He was loved by many.
May the peace of Christ be with the family during this difficult time.

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