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Wilson Griffin Obituary
Mr. Wilson Osborne Griffin, Jr., 71, died on Friday, February 1, 2019 at Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia due to a Heart Attack and shortly followed by his organs shutting down. Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, he was the son of Arcola Rupert Griffin Hence and Wilson Griffin, Sr.
He is survived by his daughter, Tanja Griffin; three sisters, Barbara Winfield, Patricia Bell and Janice Deline; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In his earlier years after college, he joined the United States Army and had a 20 year career as a successful cook and was a proud Vietnam War Veteran. After his military retirement he became a Deputy Sheriff at the Petersburg Sheriff's Department.
Wilson O. Griffin had a passion for cooking and a passion for animals(mainly dogs). He always had a dog in his company and by his side. He enjoyed the company of family and friends.
At the request of Mr. Griffin, he will be taken home to Memphis, Tennessee where he wishes his ashes to be scattered in his birth town.
J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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IRMA GREEN
April 12, 2019
To the Griffin Family,
I was saddened to hear of Wilson's call to Glory. You have my deepest sympathy during this difficult time. May God grant Comfort, Peace, Strength, and Understanding. Earth has no Sorrow that Heaven cannot Heal. I was a classmate of Wilson's at both Elementary School and then Jr. high thru Sr. High at Carver High School. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nikki Deline
February 11, 2019
Rest easy Uncle Junior. We love you and will miss you!
Barbara Griffin-Winfield
February 11, 2019
Junior,
I have loved you ever since you were born.
We bonded very early in your life, and continued that close bond until you made your transition from this earth.
There is a Hole and an Ache in my heart.
I Love and Miss you.
Your Big Sister
Patricia Griffin-Bell
February 11, 2019
I will always Love you and remember you as my one and only Brother.
You are with your mother and daddy and with God and I know they will take care of you.
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Tanja Griffin
February 8, 2019
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February 7, 2019
Heaven Gained An Angel
Tanja Griffin
February 6, 2019
RIP Daddy,I love you
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