David Griffin Obituary
David Elvin Griffin, 70, of Bear Creek, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 2nd, 2025.
David was born in Lee County on January 18th, 1955, to John Tim Griffin and Shelby Elkins Spence. He is preceded in death by his father.
David attended Jayden Whitley High School. He worked at Pizza Hut in Sanford and Smithfield in Siler City. He enjoyed watching basketball and playing cards. He enjoyed playing golf and watching TV. David was a big NC State fan. He loved seeing his daughter and going to Colorado.
Left to cherish David’s memory is his mother, Shelby Elkins Spence; his daughter, Carrie Shearman and her partner, Jonathan of Aurora, CO; his three half-sisters, Janet Swetson and her husband, Leroy of Pittsboro, Dawn G. Williams and her husband Jamie Ellis of Bear Creek, and Amy Griffin of Bear Creek.
Memorials can be made to Chatham Animal Rescue & Education, https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E347622&id=2
There will be no services at this time.
Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the Griffin family.
Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
230 N. Second Ave, Siler City, NC 27344
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