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John Griffin Obituary
GRIFFIN, 74
Cattle/Citrus Industry
LAKELAND - John R. "Bobby" Griffin of Lakeland, Florida, formerly of Bartow, Florida, passed away as a result of heart failure on February 11, 2009. He was 74.
He was born in Bartow on November 20 1934 and retired in 1998 from Florida Citrus Mutual as Marketing Director. Bobby was raised on E. F. Griffin Road and graduated from Summerlin Institute.
Bobby and his brother Sonny cleared the land now known as Circle B and raised pure bred Brahman cattle there. They worked long hours in the family citrus groves in Lake Placid, Lakeland, Bartow and Alturas. Bobby was paramount in the formation of the Lakeland Lighthouse Mission and was a member of the CBMC for many years.
Bobby gave his life to Jesus Christ at the age of 32 and served at the First Baptist Church of Bartow and Lakeside Baptist Church of Lakeland, for many years, as a Sunday school teacher and deacon. He also taught financial planning to many young couples as a part of his ministry.
Mr. Griffin is survived by his wife of 37 years, Bonnie Griffin; 5 daughters, Dee Wade of Bartow, FL, Linda Griffin of Nashville, TN, Dawn Griffin, Melinda Liddy and Karrie Stinson all of Lakeland, FL; a brother Sonny Griffin of Bartow, FL; 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Sunday, February 15, 2009, from 4-6pm at Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home Southside Chapel at 1727 Bartow Road, Lakeland, FL. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, February 16, 2009, at 11am at Lakeside Baptist Church at 1736 New Jersey Road, Lakeland, FL. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Burial Park.
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Jenny Phillips
February 18, 2009
Our sincere sympathy in the loss of Bobby; husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. Richard and Jenny Phillips
Allena Fusselle
February 17, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during such a loss. Mr. Griffin was a great man, I looked up to him for many reasons. He will be missed.
Tina Strawbridge
February 17, 2009
We love you and are praying for you in your sadness. May God be your God of all comfort! We also rejoice with you that Bobby is in heaven right in the presence of his Father praising Him through all eternity. 2 Thes. 3:16 "Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all." 1 Cor. 3:23-24 " The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. My love be with you all in Christ Jesus."
Pat & Greg Shannon
February 16, 2009
Our hearts & prayers go out to you at this time. Your husband & father was an inspiration to many & he will be missed by many. Please know that you are in our thoughts & prayers today & in the many days to come. God bless.
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Dick & Judy Bates
February 15, 2009
We were Sorry to hear of Bobby's sudden death and know that he is with the Lord. He was a devoted christian man, and know he will be missed by all of his family and friends. Our prayers
are with you Bonnie and family.
Pat & Tom Clarke
February 15, 2009
We are so sorry to read of Bobby's death. He was such a fine Christian man and a good friend. He will be missed by his family and many friends, but we know that he has gone to a far better place! We will be praying for you.
Frances Greene
February 15, 2009
Our hearts were sadden when we heard about Bobby. We express our heartfelt sympathy to Bonnie and all the family members. Our prayers and love are with you and will be thinking of you during these days ahead.
Scott and Niki Moore
February 15, 2009
Mr. Griffin was a wonderful neighbor and we will never forget his smile and kindness. Our sympathy to his family for loosing such a fine husband, father, brother, and friend.
WALTER R. SANGSTER
February 15, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
jimmy foster
February 15, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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