David M. “Dave” Griffin

1941-2008

David M. “Dave” Griffin, 66, of the Enon community in Walthall County and formerly of McComb, died March 4, 2008, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. Visitation is 5 to 8 tonight at Enon Baptist Church and 9 a.m. Thursday until services there at 10 a.m., with the Rev. David Hedden officiating. Burial will be in Enon Cemetery, with Jones Family Funeral Services in McComb in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Griffin was born May 6, 1941, in McComb to James Clifton and Wilene Lawrence Griffin. He was a district supervisor for McComb Ready Mix and Jackson Ready Mix, where he was retired. He was a former member of the Mississippi National Guard and attended Southwest Mississippi Junior College. He was a longtime member of Enon Baptist Church and a member of the church brotherhood.

Mr. Griffin’s family said he was a simple man who loved life in the country. He devoted his life to being a committed husband and dedicated father. He was known for his love of the Lord as well as his honesty, gentleness and kindness.

Later in his years, Mr. Griffin was blessed with grandchildren. Kaila, DJ, Kaycee and Castyn were his heart. Sitting in his recliner and rocking his grandchildren while watching “Barney” the dinosaur was one of his favorite pastimes. He also was an avid weather watcher. He enjoyed informing his family and friends about daily temperatures and impending storms.
“He will be sadly missed by many people, but the love and admiration for him will live on,” his family said.

Mr. Griffin was preceded in death by his parents and a son, David Clifton Griffin.

Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Paula Burnette Griffin of Enon; three children, Cristi Griffin Neames and husband Clifford of Clinton, Chad Griffin and wife Nolana of Tylertown, and Robin Fulgham of McComb; a brother and his wife, James W. and Nell Griffin of Enon; seven grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Pallbearers will be Melvin Spencer, Louis Boyd, Louie Huhn, Duane Dillon, Clay Griffin and Travis Marbury.
Honorary pallbearers will be Doug Foreman and Ed Pigott.

Memorials may be sent to the Enon Baptist Brotherhood, 1449 Highway 583, Jayess, MS 39641.


 

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