Derrick Griffin Sr.

Derrick Griffin Sr. obituary

Derrick Griffin Sr.

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Sep

19

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4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Coleman Walker Berry Funerals & Cremations

5660 Moncrief Road, FL 32209

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Sep

20

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

Greater Refuge Temple

1317 Rowe Ave, FL 32208

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Derrick Griffin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by A.B. Coleman Mortuary on Sep. 7, 2025.

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Celebration of Life for Derrick Griffin, Sr. will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10:00AM in the Greater Refuge Temple, 1317 Rowe Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32208. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025 from 4PM-7PM at the mortuary. Interment will be held in Restlawn Cemeteries - South.

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Coleman Walker Berry Funerals & Cremations

5660 Moncrief Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32209

Phone: 904-768-0507| Fax: 904-768-9777

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Kesha Davis posted to the memorial.

September 7, 2025

The Staff of A.B. Coleman Mortuary, Inc. posted to the memorial.

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Tasha Moore-Washington

Yesterday

Derrick will truly be missed. Derrick and I go way back (Hollybrook)days. No matter how many years passed by he always greeted me the same way. I´m sad tht I didn´t get to say farewell and I´m offering my condolences to the family

Kesha Davis

Yesterday

Memories of us laughing and hanging out in Palm Beach, I will forever hold those close to my heart. You were my brother in law, my friend, and a great father. I am so sorry that this happened to you, I will love you always bro get your rest.
Love Kesha, Arion, Mama Evelyn & Tarrance

The Staff of A.B. Coleman Mortuary, Inc.

September 7, 2025

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Upcoming Events

Sep

19

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Coleman Walker Berry Funerals & Cremations

5660 Moncrief Road, FL 32209

Send Flowers

Sep

20

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

Greater Refuge Temple

1317 Rowe Ave, FL 32208

Send Flowers

Services provided by

A.B. Coleman Mortuary