PERRY COLSON MCGRIFF Jr.

A day doesn't go by that I don't hear his voice or think of Perry. I miss him so much, he was my mentor.

Noel I am so sorry for your loss. Although I only knew him from our car deals he was always kind, straight forward and never left without taking a picture! He will be missed by myself and many others.

I feel honored and privileged to have known Perry as a mediator in the courtroom. He was a man of character, integrity, and a true humanitarian. He provided invaluable service to his fellow citizens and did so with tremendous compassion and empathy. He will be truly missed.

Perry was a sweet friend who was always interested in you as you were talking. He was so kind and a friend to all. He will be missed and my thoughts are with Noel and his family during these tough days.

I am thankful for Perry's generosity in the form of the McGriff Scholarship. His gift helped me complete graduate school.

Perry was a very good man, a very good family man, a very good leader, a very good employer, a very good friend, and more. Heaven now has a very good man. Thank you Perry for sharing you life with us.
Diane Arlyne Douvres

Perry Sr called me and asked me to take Perry to Jaycees. We became friends and traveled the country following the Gators to California-USC and New Jersey - Rutgers saw most of our beautiful nation together with our ladies . What a wonderful experience. Noel and Perry- the most outstanding couple in every respect . A Truely most wonderful and unforgettable part of our lives. Thanks for all you did for everyone.
Orian and Donna Wells

Noel,sending my deepest sympathy to you and your family...Ted and Reba thought so highly of you and Perry and your children...Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers...

Perry was a wonderful gentleman and he made life better for so many others. My prayers for all the family and friends. May this void from his passing be filled with wonderful memories.

Noel and family. Perry became one of my best friends in the State Farm family. He dropped in to see me the week before he passed. He will be sorely missed by so many. God Bless you and yours.

Noel so very sorry for your loss

I am sorry we did not have a chance to renew our friendship with our recent move to Gainesville. Rest in peace.

Anne so very sorry for your loss

Noel, your neighbor of many years ago was my aunt, Dorothy Griffith. You and your brother, Clayton, always brightened my visits to Gainesville. As a Gator I followed Perry's athletic achievements, but I never had the privilege of meeting him. I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

One more Angel looking upon us. Prayers of love, comfort and peace to the family.

I'm the daughter of Anne Howell and my beloved Mother (she's in Heaven too) and I always enjoyed seeing Perry and family. He truly will be missed and is loved by all. Prayers and love to all the family.

Noel. Josh and I send our love to you and the family, knowing how often you, too, were behind the scenes with support. Perry gave so much to the community. Hugs, Sally and Josh Dickinson

I always felt it was an honor to have him as a friend.

To say Perry was a larger than life character would be an understatement. I admired his genuine zest for life. He will be missed and remembered by all who knew him, and I truly feel so blessed to have known him. Please accept my best regards and deepest sympathy.

Noel, had I a son, I would want him to be like Perry. No other person holds that regard in my heart. But, I hope Perry forgets my play in right field.

Perry will be truly missed by all.. Thank you for all your guidance, support, and faith dear friend.. My prayers go out to Noel and her family..

Dear Noel and family, Sincere love and prayers for you. May God comfort you with His peace. I will always cherish memories of our friendship and good times together. Much love, Dianne

To Noel and the family,
Courtnay and I were privileged to have known and worked with Perry many years ago and he was always the shining example of how a person should conduct themselves in and out of the public life. He was truly one of a kind! He will be missed but never forgotten.
God bless you all and will keep you in my prayers.

Thank you for demonstrating how to love a community. You have taught so many people what leadership and involvement looks like, and there is nobody in Alachua County who has not benefited from your many decades of civic activism.

A wonderful man and friend ... Perry will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Rest in peace. Betty and Marty Scheveling

Noel and family, I am sad to hear about the death of Perry. I am sure he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. I cherish the time we spent together early on. It has to be the hardest thing you have ever gone through and I pray you will find comfort in the many wonderful years you had together. God Bless.

Couldn't have met a nicer man. So down to earth, so real, so caring, so sharing, so genuine. Will be truly missed.

He was a great public servant and a wonderful human being...one of the nicest, most generous people I've ever met. It was an honor to have worked with him. We'll miss him so much!

Perry, you were one in a million. I miss you and your smile so much. The world is a sadder place without you.

Perry was a wonderfully kind gentleman and friend. He stopped by my agency periodically just to say hi and to check on me. I will miss his smile and friendship. His family is in my prayers! God bless!

I have known Perry for 70+ years - GHS, First Baptist Church, GHS Alumni - what a truly wonderful citizen. He was a man of conviction, faith and service to mankind whether family, neighbor, city, county or state. I send the old sailor's wish for smooth sailing, fair winds and a following sea for eternity. Bon voyage.

Perry was truly a Class Act - I knew and liked Perry growing up, but it was when I had the privilege of working for him that I really got to know him and his character. Professionalism and stewardship were important to Perry and he led by example. Perry will be missed in this community, not only by family and friends, but also by so many who benefited from his countless volunteer hours. Thank you Perry!!

It was always refreshing to follow Perry's career. Better than anyone else I have known he balanced his public service and private life in great harmony.Not just a good family man but all in all --a good man. He will be missed.

Perry McGriff JR was an amazing man, he cared about everyone. The biggest heart and his love for his family was outstanding. You will be missed.

Perry McGriff JR was an amazing man, he cared about everyone. The biggest heart and his love for his family was outstanding. You will be missed.

Perry McGriff JR was an amazing man, he cared about everyone. The biggest heart and his love for his family was outstanding. You will be missed.

Perry McGriff JR was an amazing man, he cared about everyone. The biggest heart and his love for his family was outstanding. You will be missed.

A sincere loss to our community. Perry was the quintessential State Farm Agent, what we all strive to be - a community leader, a driving force, business and family man. As a mentor, Perry will be sincerely missed.

I am so sorry to hear the passing of Perry. I only just got to know him by serving on the Gainesville Sports Commission Board. From the little time I was fortunate to know him, I am so grateful and send my thoughts and prayers to the entire family.

Hard to find a proper superlative. Best said, 'very good man' in a world that could certainly use more like Perry.

So sorry to hear this news.
Family of John Black

What a legacy this man leaves! Always a smile and a friendly hello ~ prayers for the family during this difficult time of losing your loved one.

To the McGriff family. There was never a time that Perry wasn't kind, thoughtful, and a true gentleman. He has a way of always making you feel special, and taken care of. He took care of the Sheffield family for over 40 years. The world has gotten a bit darker without his bright light of kindness and caring. Always gave back to a community that he truly loved. God be with you until you meet again.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Noel. What wonderful memories of Perry over the years. He was a bright light where ever he went!
Blessings,
Barbara Wynn McGehee

Dear Noel and Family, Perry will be missed by many.
My Deepest Sympathy,

I met Perry when I was 17, back in 1969. My friend Betty Jones worked with him in an old gas station on University Avenue. I worked with a local attorney for many years so our paths continued to cross. He accomplished a great many things in his life, but the bottom line is, he was a really good man. God bless his family.

We have always loved and respected Perry. He was a gifted football player and true sportsman. He was a statesman and humanitarian. It was an honor to share in the Gator football experience with him in the Fifties and a joy to visit with him and Noel at the many reunions he made happen.

Dear Noel: I am so saddened to learn of Perry's passing so suddenly. What a man in all respects he was. Please accept my prayers for you and family. Remember when I math tutored him in college. As GHS tri-captains he was my idol because he could anything. We all miss him greatly. Jack Spencer

Condolences to Noel and the entire McGriff family who have had a long tradition of support for the University of Florida. We were teammates and friends since 1955. I really appreciated his Mother sending newspaper articles to my Mother in Corpus Christi, throughout my career at UF. Perry was of the highest character, leadership and service to others. He kept up with his teammates and was instrumental in keeping the Fabulous 50's reunion together. I'm sure he will have his camera with him to share and record all the good deeds he has inspired in others. Rest in peace, my friend.

So sorry to hear about the loss of Perry McGriff, Jr. I first met Perry at North Marion High School when he was one of the speakers at a Fellowship of Christian Athletes school assembly. Then again when Perry spoke at our Reddick Presbyterian Church. Many wonderful memories watching him as a great Gator, baseball and football as well as all he served in Gainesville, Alachua County and all around. He was a friend indeed. May God's comfort his Family and friends during this time. Cherish your memories. Perry will be missed. Ps. 116:15 ❤❤

May the dear McGriff family be comforted by precious memories of Perry. Although I was three grades later in high school, my bragging rights always included the name of Perry McGriff and his many accomplishments. Emma Nell Truluck

My deepest sympathy.

Perry was such a SPECIAL person. He will be greatly missed. My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to Noel and the family.
Barbara Cone

Played Gator baseball and roomed with Perry on road trips. Skilled player and team leader. Strong Christian influence and humorous Hearts player. Insisted I attend church with him when the team was on the road.

We mourn the loss of a wonderful friend, valued alum, and loyal Gator. - UF College of Health & Human Performance

Perry will definitely be missed by all of those privileged to know him. His contributions to his community are unparalleled. A good and decent man who stood as and example to his peers. We were strengthened by his presence.

Michael (Mike) Dotson
Lithia, Florida

Perry coached my Chamberlain High School football team in Tampa, FL under head coach, John Adcock. He assisted with the Chiefs being ranked number one in the Florida polls during my 1961 senior season.

He moved to Gainesville, FL about the time I played football for the Gators (1962-1965) and was involved with the football and baseball teams, but I don't think he was a full-time coach. At some point, he became a State Farm agent and sold me my first insurance policy before I left U of F. I had no doubt Perry was doing the best thing for me, and I respected Perry as a friend and advisor, not just as a salesman. Perry was among the finest Christian men I have ever known and had a dramatic influence on my life since the first time I met him. I celebrate his life on earth and look forward to seeing him again when I go to be with Christ, our Lord.

Perry was a marvelous athlete, inspirational, moral, and a great example to all who knew him. He was quiet, but when he spoke, he spoke with authority and knew what he was talking about.

Chuck and I will be praying for your special family at this time. It is great to know we will see our loved ones in Heaven.

Farewell to a good man, a great credit to his family, the State of Florida and the city of Gainesville. We will always remember his efforts as a Gator athlete with tremendous talent who used his ability to make the Orange and Blue better. Rest in peace.

What a loss for this community but a gain for Heaven.

Victor and Leta McDonald

Perry was a true gentleman who never meet a stranger .He would go out of his way to help people .Perry helped me when Zoe my service dog got cancer and I am sure she found him in heaven.He had a loving heart and will be missed so very much!!!He left huge footprints on earth that can never be filled .He will never be forgotten.Perry did not sit on the sidelines of life he truly impacted more lives then he will ever know and I appreciated the times he went out of his way to assist me.My heartfelt prayers go to his family /friends .I will miss you and I wish you had meet Freedom my new service dog.Thank you for all you did for Zoe and I .See you again one day.

love all those flag football games and church softball. you were the best. i also took many pics of you as a gator.