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1965
DIED
2015
Emmett McGriff Obituary
Emmett was born Dec. 12, 1965, in Galesburg, Illinois, to Julie and George McGriff. He attended grade school in Galesburg, and graduated from Dunlap High School and Lincoln College in Lincoln, Illinois. Emmett worked at Peoples Do-It Center in Galesburg for over 20 years. After moving to Panama City Beach, Florida, Emmett worked at Home Depot until his death. Emmett attended Covenant Church of Galesburg for many years and was active working with its youth groups.
Emmett was preceded in death by his father, George McGriff; his mother, Julie Fickle; his stepfather, John Fickle; a sister, Emily Whitehurst of Austin, Texas; and stepbrother, Brian Fickle of Munster, Indiana.
Emmett is survived by his brother, Lloyd McGriff, and nephew, Joshua McGriff, of Panama City Beach, Florida; stepbrothers, Marc Fickle of Carmel, Indiana and Shawn Fickle of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and stepsister, Mary Hamer of Remington, Indiana.
Emmett was a caring son who temporarily moved to Cape Coral to care for his mother during her illness. He recently returned to Panama City Beach after her death. Emmett enjoyed refurbishing cars, helping friends with remodeling and repairs, and fishing with family and friends.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service will be held at a future date.
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July 1, 2015
Emmett was my best friend for at least 25 years. I have so many memories of him it is too hard to pick just one. So I will just say he was the best man I have ever known. If you were lucky enough to have him for a friend then you know he would do anything for his friends. He was a very caring and giving person. I loved his smile. I will miss him so much.
Tammie
Shannon Mullin
July 1, 2015
Emmett was one of the nicest guys in the world with a heart of gold. He will be missed by many.
June 29, 2015
To one of the good guys who will be remembered with warmth and gratitude for his many acts of kindness. Linda M.
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