Mr. Samuel C. Griffith III

Mr. Samuel C. Griffith III obituary

Mr. Samuel C. Griffith III

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3655 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GA 30606

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Samuel Griffith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Little-Ward Funeral Home - Commerce on Aug. 26, 2025.

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Mr. Samuel C. Griffith, III, age 71, of Covington, GA died Monday, August 25, 2025 at his residence. Mr. Griffith was born in Athens to the late Samuel Clarence and Christine McClure Griffith, Jr. He was a retired butcher from Ingles. In addition to his parents, Mr. Griffith was preceded in death by his wife, Trudy Ann Griffith. Mr. Griffith is survived by his daughter, Shannon Bone of Covington. Graveside services will be held at 3 PM, Friday, September 5 at Evergreen Memorial Park, Athens. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

5

Service

3:00 p.m.

Graveside at Evergreen Memorial Park

3655 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GA 30606

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