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Billy Birgus Griffis Sr.
1920 - 2010
Billy Birgus Griffis Sr.
1920 - 2010
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BORN
1920
DIED
2010
Billy Griffis Obituary
He was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Old Hickory 30th Infantry Division of the United States Army. He went in at Normandy and was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge. He received a purple heart. After his recovery he was reassigned to the 3rd Army and was 30 miles from Berlin when Hilter surrendered. After the war he relocated to Mobile and worked with the G M & O railroad. He retired in 1982.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Willie Mae Griffis, his parents, John Charles and Virginia Cleveland Griffis, a brother John Charles, and a sister Virginia Griffis Vance.
He is survived by his daughter Brenda Griffis (James) Orso and his son Billy Birgus (Wanda) Griffis, Jr, four grandchildren, Pamela Leigh Orso Brooks, Billy Birgus "Tripp" (Melanie)Griffis, III, Wendy Orso (Jeff) Williams, and Russell Tomlin (Shelley) Griffis, 9 great grandchildren, Joseph Slade Calametti, Justin Shane Calametti, Jessica Sue Wendling, Clara Martin Griffis, Caroline Grace Griffis, Taylor Brooke WIlliams, Hanna Rebecca Williams, Jacob Scott Fox, and Hannah Leigh Plant.
Visitation at Mobile Memorial Gardens will be held on Friday, December 17, 2010, at 10:00 AM with the funeral service at 12:00 noon. The funeral service will be conducted by Reverend Jeff Spiller. Pallbearers will be Billy "Tripp" Griffis, Russell Griffis, Jeff Williams, Joseph Calamatti, Justin Calmetti, and Peter Garonne.
In lieu of flowers donations maybe made to Christ United Methodist Church, 6101 Grelot Road, Mobile, AL 36609, the American Heart Association, or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements under the direction of Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Mobile, AL.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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December 17, 2010
Billy, Ruth and I just learned about your father Friday afternoon,and are so sorry. I know its hard to lose a parent,but God has his reasons. We are thinking and praying for you and your family. Jay and Ruth
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Justin and Debi Schaffer
December 16, 2010
Billy, Wanda and Family: We were so sad to hear of the passing of your father. We thought he was doing so much better and were quite surprised that he had taken a turn for the worst. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. We can certainly understand the sense of loss that you feel right now. We pray that beautiful memories of days gone by will soon allow you to feel some comfort and peace. Our deepest sympathy.
Larry Merrihew
December 16, 2010
Billy,
I just saw this in the paper and wanted to express my condolences as I know you and your Dad were close. Tara used to bring me good stories about him. She is out of town but I will talk with her tonight and let her know about Mr. Griffis passing. Please know that Shirley and I are thinking of you and offer one thought that helped me when my parents died. Aren't we glad we know about the resurrection.
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