John Russell Griffin

Dr. John Russell Griffin was born on July 23, 1958 in Denison, Texas, to parents John and Beverly Griffin, and passed away on June 19, 2018. He was fondly called "Dr. G" or "Doctor John" by those who knew him, and to know him was to love him.

After graduating high school he attended Austin College in Sherman, Texas and recieved a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology in May 1980. He then pursued his dream and recieved his Medical Degree from University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in May 1985. John continued his residency in Internal Medicine at UTMB, and then specialized in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. He was board certified in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Diseases.

In 1990, John and his wife Mary made their home in the The Woodlands, after he became a partner in Montgomery County Lung Clinic. He then joined the Medical Staff at Conroe Regional Medical Center where he practiced Pulmonary and Critical Care medicine. The Intensive Care Unit and his patients were his passion. He was a mentor, friend, and father figure to many, especially the "Royal Blue Crew" whom he fiercely loved. John positively impacted the lives of everyone who knew him and left an indelible mark. He loved being a physician and often joked he may never retire. Outside of medicine he enjoyed many hobbies, loved spending time with his children, powerlifting, and was a "wine enthusiast".

John was preceded in death by his father John Timothy Griffin. He is survived by his wife Mary, daughter Nicole, sons Jordan and Noah, mother Beverly Griffin, sister Sherrie Lofland, brother Barry Griffin and his wife Lori, and numerous nieces and nephews.

John was Chief of Staff at Conroe Regional Medical Center, Medical Director of the ICU, Chief Medical Officer of Cornerstone Hospital and has held various executive offices and served on multiple committees throughout his career.

A celebration of John's life will be held at The Woodlands United Methodist Church, Harvest Sanctuary, on June 29th, 2018, at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the John Griffin MD Memorial Scholarship Fund at Montgomery County Medical Society. P.O. Box 133067, The Woodlands, TX 77393.