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RAY GRIFFEY
WEST WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Ray Griffey, retired businessman and well know member of the West Williamson community, passed away Wed., Oct. 1, 2014, at his residence. He was 93.
Born May 7, 1921, in Lenore, he was a son the late Otho Griffey and Freelove Hardin Griffey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a beloved son, Garnet Ray Griffey, and three sisters, Pearl Scott, Mabel Melosevich and Ruth Ann Rowland.
Ray was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Patton's 3rd Army during World War II. He owned and operated the Corner Grocery in West Williamson for many years. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and an avid Cincinnati Reds baseball fan.
Ray is survived by his devoted wife of 71 years, Louise Parks Griffey; a son, Rick (Hazel Maynard) Griffey of Williamson; a grandson, Richard Keith Griffey of Williamson, and two sisters, Barbara Fouch, of Portsmouth, Ohio, and Betty Stepp of Williamson. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Friday evening, October 3, at Weaver Mortuary in West Williamson.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sat., Oct. 4, at the mortuary. The Reverend Aaron Rhode and the Reverend Ron Sanger will officiate. Interment is in Fairview Cemetery at West Williamson. Military rites will be conducted by the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 141, Belfry, Ky.
You may express online condolences at www.weavermortuaryinc.com.
Weaver Mortuary of West Williamson is serving the Griffey family.
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for Ray Griffey
Ralph Dean
October 7, 2014
So sorry to hear of Ray's passing. Didn't find out about it till the other day.
Mark Bono
October 6, 2014
Thank you Ray for the memory's I will always have of you. My Sunday school teacher and a true man of God.
I love you Ray and will see you again, thanks to God's amazing grace.
Mark Bono
Sheri (Bailey) Wasky
October 5, 2014
I posted a message earlier and my name was not added.
Terri Price
October 5, 2014
Rest in Peace, Mr. Griffrey. I can still see your smile, it is part of your legacy.
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October 5, 2014
So sorry to hear of Ray's passing ..Praying for all the Griffey family....The Chapman's ..Greg. Pam , Kyrstyn and Corey ...
October 5, 2014
So sorry to hear of Ray's passing ..Praying for the Griffey family ...The Chapman's Greg, Pam, Corey and Kyrstyn ...
October 5, 2014
I am truly sorry to hear of Mr. Griffey's passing. I offer my sincere condolences to the family. We lived across the street from him and his family when I was growing up. He and his family were the most sweetest people. The kids growing up around him were truly blessed to have a friend in him and we loved visiting him at his store. He will be truly missed. The last time I saw and visited with him was back in 2002 when I came in for a class reunion. Rest in peace Mr. Griffey.
Janet Muncy
October 4, 2014
I'm so very sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Sending prayers to help all of you to get through this sad and hard time.
Connie Kennedy
October 4, 2014
I grew up in West End,and remember Ray and his family well.So sorry for your loss.Praying for you all.
Connie (Webb) Kennedy
October 4, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Rays death he was loved by many and will be missed by many more.Jim and Mary Moore Dyersburg Tn
Nancy (Webb)Mullins
October 4, 2014
I am so sorry for all of you . Your family is in my Prayers ..
PAT TEETERS
October 3, 2014
you will meet again some day... Keep the faith RICK.. I Love you all.
TEETERS.
October 3, 2014
Rick sorry for your loss wallace mccoy Branchland wva
October 3, 2014
Our condolences.
--Steven and Stefan Johnson
Joe Tackett
October 3, 2014
Mrs. Griffey and Rick I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your husband and father. He was always a nice and friendly person. May he REST IN PEACE!!!!
October 2, 2014
Louise and Ricky, So sorry to hear of Ray's death. He was truly one of the kindest and most thoughtful people I have ever known. Such a man of character! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Teresa and Sonny Robinson
Vicki Albert
October 2, 2014
Mrs. Griffey and Rick.
Please accept my sincere sympathy for the passing of Ray. If ever a man had a devoted wife it was Ray Griffey...Mrs. Griffey, you were so good to him and he was one lucky fella!
Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sending hugs and love,
Vicki and Ivan Albert
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