Ayden Chase Griffin

Ayden Chase Griffin obituary, Savannah, GA

Ayden Chase Griffin

Ayden Griffin Obituary

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Ayden Chase Griffin, age 16, of Savannah passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024.
Ayden was born in Savannah on September 12, 2007. He was a Gifted Student at Georgetown K-8, Heard Elementary and The STEM Academy. Ayden was an AP and Honors student at Savannah Arts Academy in the theater program and was recently accepted into the dance program. Ayden was active with the Madeleine Walker Ballet Dance Studio and Savannah Children's Theatre. He earned his brown belt in taekwondo practicing with Robinson's Taekwondo. Ayden loved to dance and was a passionate Allstar Cheerleader for Cheer Savannah Allstars.
Ayden is survived by his mother, Kelly Kessinger; sister, Makayla Griffin; brother, Kylan Kessinger; maternal grandparents, Michael Kessinger and Cynthia Keene; great grandmother, Peggy Wadham; additional grandparents, Jan Kessinger, John Keene, Jamie DiNicola, Heather DiNicola, and Joseph DiNicola; uncle, Lou DiNicola; "cousin/aunt", Isabella DiNicola; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, family, dear friends, and his loyal cheer family.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 beginning at 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Baker McCullough Funeral Home, Hodgson Memorial Chapel, 7415 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, GA 31406.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made by Venmo to @ayden-griffin-3 to assist the family with funeral expenses and teenage crisis assistance.

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May 23, 2025

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September 4, 2024

Lacie James posted to the memorial.

April 3, 2024

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JK

May 23, 2025

Ayden was charismatic and enthusiastic, people were drawn to him. He naturally had a star quality, without being egocentric, that made him stand out. He will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known him. Rest in peace Ayden, with God by your side.

Lacie James

September 4, 2024

Ayden was my best friend, he always helped out, he tumbled with me and hung out with me!!!!

Sydney Westenbarger

April 3, 2024

Always made me smile I also remember the last time I saw him was when he had his stick pajama shirt with his care bear pants

Sydney Westenbarger

April 3, 2024

My first memory was the first time I got to watch him do his routine and I was so amazed on how good his jumps he had and how he could do some amazing things and I wanted to have jumps just as good as him .

Akiha Garner

March 30, 2024

He always made me smile

Akiha Garner

March 30, 2024

I remember just seeing the last practice he had I was on velvet and seeing him in his stitch crop top and just having fun meant the world

jade

March 28, 2024

God bless.

Jasper Odum

March 6, 2024

I remember seeing how talented he was in the audition for Treasure Island 8th grade year.

Taylor Golden

March 6, 2024

"Ayden was a beloved student. I am so thrilled that I got to know him during his time with STEM's BlackBox Theatre. It was an absolute honor and privilege to teach him and watch how he grew as a person during his time there. When I first met him during tech auditions, Ayden was immediately a star. I made a mental note that he was going to be an enormous asset to the team. He had all of the best qualities of a leader; curious & empathetic, disciplined & enthusiastic. Ayden, you will be so missed."

Rayna K

March 5, 2024

Georgetown K-8, kindergarten. Pryme time was always when I got to know him and how we formed a friendship. He had this smile, a smile he kept as he grew up. He was always one of the funniest people in the room. One of the kindest. He made K-3 grade an absolute blast. Reconnecting with him during COVID was also a strong memory. After years of not speaking, we got close again.

Isabella T

March 4, 2024

Cheer competition, he had this smile that lit up every room he walked into, I went to compliment how good they performed and then every competition I saw him at after he was always there with his arms open for a hug and the sweetest smile.

Jayla Fortner

March 4, 2024

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