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Michael Grady Griffin has peacefully passed away on May 17, 2025, at the age of 72.
Michael was born on December 22, 1952, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Joe Griffin, Jr. and Ida Snell. Michael married Lillie Ann Gaston on July 24, 1976, in Fort Worth. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Texas - Arlington, going on to work on the assembly lines at General Motors. As a member of Corinth Baptist Church, Michael's faith was very important to him. He enjoyed watching basketball and spending time with his friends and family.
We appreciate the many kind expressions of love and concern extended to us, by friends and family, during this time of bereavement. Your comforting expressions of sympathy will always be remembered with deep gratitude. Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers.
- The Family
Michael's late wife, Lillie Griffin, welcomed him with open arms into Heaven.
Those left to cherish Michael's memory are his brother and sisters, Todd Griffin (Sherrir), Joyce Minneweather, Dr. Barbara Washington (Jimmy), Brenda Perkins (Don); his nieces and nephews, Alisha Danica, Chad, and Robert; and his brothers-in-law, Don and Jimmy, along with countless loving family members and friends.
7220 Rendon Bloodworth Rd, Mansfield, TX 76063

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