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Roy Griffin Obituary

GRIFFIN, Roy V., 78, of King William, Va., formerly of Hoboken, Ga., passed away suddendly on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances A. Griffin; his parents, Rawleigh and Vermell Griffin; and a brother, Dr. Glynn Griffin. He is survived by his son, Phillip Griffin; and his grandson, Cole Griffin of King William. He is also survived by his sister, Diane Woodward (Jimmy); two nephews, Jim and Tim Woodard; a great-nephew, Mitch Woodard; two great-nieces, Molly and Raeleigh Woodard, all of Georgia. Roy's passions were his job as a lumber broker, his son and grandson and spending as much time possible at the river. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, November 6, 2020, at the B.W. White Funeral Home, 7837 Richmond Tappahannock Hwy., Aylett, Va., where the family will receive friends one hour prior. Interment will follow in Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Nov. 4, 2020.

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Tollie Lee

October 30, 2022

on my birthday to keep the other male class mates from giving me butt hits according to my age little john would grab me from behind hold me off the floor so the other boys could not get to me and believe me he could because he was strong as an ox he could toss the 12 pound shot 52 feet he went to state track meets and pretty much came back with a medal tollie lee 904 .349 5505

Clay Lee

November 5, 2020

Praying for the entire family. I enjoyed having lunch with Roy several years in Nahunta. Great conversations also by phone. Rest In Peace. Clay Lee

Tollie Lee 904 349 5505 cell

November 4, 2020

sending my condolences to thye family Of Little John He was a super friend to me in high school some day would like to meet his son Phillip and tell him about how he became Lil John from robin hood tales it started when we were in 4th grade. anyway I sure hated to hear about his accident hope the GOOD LORD BLESSES YOU TEMENDOUSLY

Iris Griffin Carpenter,

November 4, 2020

Heartbroken to hear of Roy's death. His grandpa John & my father, Jeptha Griffin were brothers. We lived close by and were close family members. Roy and my brother Avery Griffin were close friends. Prayers for Phillip, Cole, Diane G. & Jimmy Woodard, and all the kin. We love y'all.

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7837 Richmond Tappahannock Hwy, Aylett, VA

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