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GRIFFIN, Gregory 59, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Sunday, September 12, 2010 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born October 5, 1950 in Harrodsburg, Kentucky a son of George and Emma Mae (Morgan) Griffin Sr. Gregory was employed by the Springfield City Schools as a teacher. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict and was honorably discharged. Gregorys memory will be cherished by his wife, Cynthia Griffin; mother, Emma Mae Griffin of Harrodsburg, Kentucky; sons, Anthony (Kimberly) Mack and Neil Griffin; daughter, Ashley Griffin; two brothers, William and Larry Griffin; two sisters, Yvonne and Sarah Griffin; mother-in-law, Nina Woods; three grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Wednesday from 11 a.m.-12 noon in St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow in the church at 12 noon. Burial in Ferncliff Cemetery. Arrangements provided by the Robert C. Henry Funeral Home.
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for Gregory Griffin
September 23, 2010
I knew Greg from EKU. Always had a great spirit and upbeat personality. Loved his smile! My prayers and sympathy to the family.
Michele (Walters) Barnett
Jodi Smith
September 21, 2010
To Mr. Griffin's family, Thank you so much for sharin him with us! He is a wonderful man! What a loss to the school community. I wish you peace!
Bryan Jones
September 20, 2010
He was a teacher of mine and a great man, he will be missed.
Emily Rhoads
September 17, 2010
A fine man who touched many lives and is missed by all. His inspiration continues to live. Thank you, Greg.
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Shirley Rice-Crawford
September 16, 2010
May God bless you and keep you all through this difficut time. The school district ( staff & children ) lost a good man. I will miss my school & church buddy.
Albert Hayes
September 16, 2010
To The Griffin Family, Iwish to express my heartfelt sympathy to you upon learning of the passing of Gregory. This has to be really hard on you lossing two sibblings so close together. My prayers are with you. I know God will give you strenght and Comfort.
Timothy Ayers
September 15, 2010
Be blessed by the comfort that Greg is resting in His arms.
Ebony Carter
September 15, 2010
Sending my thoughts and prayer to the entire Griffin family. May God continue to bless and strengthen you all during this difficult time.
Azure Hickman
September 15, 2010
To the Griffin Family,
Mr. Griffin was a great teacher/principal. He has touched a lot of peoples lives. He will be missed. God bless your family through this hard time.
Karen Wilson
September 15, 2010
Neil,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My heart is breaking for you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Tina & Bruce Gordon
September 15, 2010
Our deepest sympathies.
Yvette Evans
September 15, 2010
To The Griffin family, Mr. Griffin was a great person. My Boys had him at Perrin Woods and all three of my sons talked very highly of him....and the meeting i use to have with him about the boys. He never gave up on them and today my sons grow up fine men, because of him. We will miss him dearly...God put him on earth to help and he will always be that angel that touch everybody's heart that knew him and he will live on through that. So from my family to yours, know that you are in our prayers.
Monte Brigham
September 14, 2010
To the family: I considered Greg a friend. We shared good times and challenges together over the many years. He loved talking about education and always shared stories about "his" classroom kids. I lost a good friend.
Jessica and I will keep the family in our prayers.
AMIKA EDWARDS
September 14, 2010
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS.
Jerome Jackson
September 14, 2010
So Sorry to learn of Greg's passing. I had some good talks and laughs with him. both at Mr. Cauldwell's and when I did the painting for you all.
May his memories bring you come comfort.
Steve Fissel
September 14, 2010
We are saddened to hear of your loss. Greg was a wonderful man and will be missed by all who knew him. Greg was a good friend of ours at Club North. We arranged a trip to San Antonio for your child's graduation and another to Washington DC, he was so grateful. Our prayers are with you and your family. You have our most sincere and deepest sympathy.
Steve and Sonnie Fissel
Giselle Adams
September 14, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Griffin was my daughters teacher in 5th grade at Perrin Woods. He was a great person. Always caring about all the kids he taught. He was such an inspiration to all. He will be missed.
Athena Adams
September 14, 2010
Dear Mr. Griffin
Thank you
For being my home room teacher. You were the best. You taught me so much when i was in your class. You will be missed deeply.
Cebrina Adams
September 14, 2010
Dear Mr. Griffin, Thank You for being my teacher, You were wonderfull teacher and friend. You are a big influence in my math career. You will be missed deeply.
Brenda Beard
September 14, 2010
My condolences to the family. He was my daughter Cory's teacher at Kenwood. He always had a smile on his face and a friendly greeting.
Larry West
September 14, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Anthony&Robin Henry
September 14, 2010
I worked with griff for 5yrs and he taught me alot I thought of him as my mentor> I will miss my brother in Christ and look forward to seeing him on the other side. May the Lord continue to bless his family in this time of sorrow.
Delvin & Cyn
September 14, 2010
Cindy,
Greg was a lot of fun. He talked often about you, the kids and grandchildren, and was so proud of all their accomplishments. You all made him very happy.
We will miss his smiling face, and his love for the "kids" of Springfield's city schools.
Your strength is in God. May all your memories bring you much peace!
God Bless you and your family.
Barbara Shafer
September 14, 2010
I worked with Greg for several years at Perrin Woods. He had a way of making the most boring meetings bearable with his wonderful sense of humor. I enjoyed working with him. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
spfld ohio
September 14, 2010
He was such an amazing teacher.He touched so many childrens lives.
KATHY WATTS
September 14, 2010
To Neil & the Griffin Family. I am so shocked and saddened to hear of Greg's passing. He will be missed by many...
September 14, 2010
SO sorry to learn of your loss. Greg & I never worked in the same building together, but we worked on committees and worked with the 5th graders at Camp Kern. I fondly remember his work with the kids at camp.
Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Dan Conley
Springfield, Ohio
Eva Lazear
September 14, 2010
Cindy and family,
God bless you and your family. You are and will be in my prayers. Nothing can take away the pain, but know that your friends are here to help you through it. Lean on us and allow us to share in your grief! We love you and we care!
God take care of Greg...now and always! Help his family find peace!
Thomas W. Billing
September 14, 2010
I was saddened to read of Greg's departure. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of healing. Greg was a good man who always treated me warmly in school or in public. He was very supportive as a fellow teacher or administrator. He always made me feel good and I will miss seeing him.
Dorothy Corbin-Reynolds
September 14, 2010
To The Griffin Family: So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr.Griffin: He was a true dedicated educator. He had my grandchildren at Hayward and he and I always kept in touch with each other about my grandchildren. He will be missed by all who knew him. I will be praying for you all and just keep on trusting in God and he will bring you thru this. God Bless each one of you.
Stacie Barnett
September 14, 2010
May you find some comfort in knowing all the lives he touched through his work.
Jeannine Harold
September 14, 2010
You will definitely be missed Mr. Griffin!
Tracy (Music) Thomas
September 14, 2010
May God bless you and your family during this difficult time. I had Mr. Griffin in middle school and my daughter was lucky enough to have him this year. he was a wonderful teacher and he will be greatly missed by all that he touched.
September 14, 2010
So very sorry to hear of your loss Cindy. We are remembering you & your family in prayer. The Brownings, Karen, Andrea, & Tracy
Debbie Kidd
September 14, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Debbie, Josh & Stephan
Wanda Rhodes-Singleary
September 14, 2010
May the Lord God bless you and the family as you grieve the loss of a wonderful and funny husband, father, grandfather, son, educator, and friend.
Melissa Warner
September 14, 2010
I had Mr. Griffin as my assistant principal when I attended Hayward Middle School. He was a wonderful man and I was shocked to hear of his passing. I'd seen him MANY times since my middle school days and he would always say hello and give me a smile.
To his family, I am sorry for your loss. It's never easy to lose someone you love but remember it's not Goodbye, it's "So long for now, until we meet again".
I will pray for you, his family and friends, that God will help you through this time of grieving.
Allan & Reba Bonn
September 14, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
September 14, 2010
A lot of children in Springfield city schools are greiving this week to hear of "Mr. Griffin's " passing. He touched a lot of children's lives and especially being a male role model. Our prayers go out to the family.
The Biles & Tanyhill family
DeAnna (Harris) Brown
September 14, 2010
He was a great and wonderful teacher. May God bless your family during this difficult time.
Lisa Stoner
September 14, 2010
So sorry for your loss. We will miss Greg...a great teacher and caring man.
Brenda and Jack
September 14, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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