Mr. Albert F. Griffin, age 83, died Saturday, February 6, 2010 at his home in Rockwood, TN. He was born April 7, 1926 in Limestone County, Alabama to Ulmont and Eula Mitchell Griffin. Mr. Griffin worked for K-25 in Oak Ridge, TN as an instrument mechanic for 41 ½ years. He was a preacher for the Church of Christ at Loudon, Lenoir City, Wartburg, Homestead (near Crossville) and Rockwood. He was a member of the Rockwood Church of Christ where he served as an elder for 27 years. Mr. Griffin was preceded in death by his wife, Ursal Davis Griffin; parents, Ulmont and Eula Griffin; two infant brothers; sister, Gladys Marie Griffin; and brother, Donald Eugene Griffin.
Survivors include:
Wife of 54 years: Esther Carter Griffin of Rockwood, TN
Sons and daughters-in-law: Mike and Leslie Griffin of West Chester, OH
Al and Lee Ann Griffin of Crossville, TN
Daughter and son-in-law: Susan and David Thomas of Rockwood, TN
Daughter: Karen Griffin of Rockwood, TN
Grandchildren: Matthew and Christopher Griffin of West Chester, OH
Rachel, Heather and April Thomas of Rockwood, TN
Logan, Dylan and Abby Griffin of Crossville, TN
Sister and brother-in-law: Agnes and Freeman Hicks of Rockwood, TN
Brother and sister-in-law: Dean and Diana Griffin of Rockwood, TN
Sister-in-law: Peggy Griffin Hagler of Rockwood, TN
Aunt: Leota Mitchell of Limestone County, AL
Several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends
The family will receive friends Friday, February 12, 2010 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Rockwood Church of Christ. The funeral service will be held Saturday at 10:00 a.m. also at the church with Josh Lifford, Kendall Bear, Jack Chadwell, Freeman Hicks, and Simuel Hudgens officiating. Congregational singing will be led by Roger Carter. Interment and graveside services will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Rockwood, TN with Jim Wesson and Hillary Broome officiating.
Guestbook Entries
Ester, and family, We were so sorry to hear of Albert's passing. He was such a giving person, I know Sherman thought the world of him. You two were so good to Rowena when she was here. Take care, and God bless you and your family.
Judy & Sherman Cox (Lexington, SC)
Your families are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jane & Glen Long (Rockwood, TN)
I am sorry I could not be there. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl Young Long (Crossville, TN)
May God be with you in your time of sorrow.
Jane Howell (Rockwood, TN)
We were sad to hear about Albert's death. He has meant alot to us and our family over the years. May God comfort his family and all the people that loved him.
Jeff & Debbie Holloway (Rockwood, TN)
So sorry about your Dad, Karen. You hold a special place in God's heart and I know He will watch over you.
My prayers are with you.
Love to you and your family.
Jo Hammonds (Harriman, TN)
I am so very sorry for your loss. Mr. Griffin was wonderful Christian example to everyone who knew him. I am praying that God will give you the strength and comfort that only He can provide.
Myra Sue Chapman (Kingston, TN)
May you find peace in knowing what a wonderful life he has lived with heaven always in his sight. So proud to have been able to call him a friend.Hopefully he is speaking to all of our loved ones and letting them know how we are doing and how much they are missed. He will be forever missed
Pat and Danny
Annette Mack-Barnett
The wonder of God could be seen in Albert Griffin, he was such a good man. He and his wife have done so much for me, and I will forever be grateful. I will not be able to attend the visitation, but my thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Judy Hazelwood (TN)
I am so sorry to hear about Brother Griffin's death. And yet, I rejoice for he was a true Christian and has now received his reward for running a good race. He was instrumental in my youth as our preacher. I have fond memories of wonderful fellowship with the entire Griffin Family. It's so hard to say good bye to such a wonderful man - but he isnt gone. He's a part of all of us who was blessed to know him.
Tony Perry (Crossville, TN)
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING. PRAYERS TO BE WITH THE FAMILY. WE ALL KNOW HE FEELS NO MORE PAIN AND IS HOME .....GOD BLESS
MARK CARTER (Rockwood, TN)
He will be missed greatly. Sending Lots of love and prayers your way.
Pam Burnett (Crossville, TN)
Tommy and I are praying for everyone. We love you very much and will miss Albert. May God bless you all and keep you. If you need anything please dont hesitate to call. Love you!
Tommy and Tracy Wilson (Knoxville, TN)
May god bless you and your family at this time. Albert was a wonderful person and always had good things to share He was my sunday school teacher and friend when I was a young girl and attending Church of Christ.
Elizabeth Walker (Westville, IN)
We are sorry for your loss.
Prayer was made for your comfort.
Our memories of those who find rest in Him are our greatest treasures.
May God bless!
Sandra & Okey Simmons (Charleston, WV)
My thoughts and prayers go out to Esther, Karen, Mike, and Al and their families. Albert was one of the finest men I have ever known. He was such a friendly and encouraging man of GOD, who sincerely took an interest in the souls of his congregation. I carry many of his teachings in my heart and count myself extremely fortunte to have been a part of his church family. Blest be the tie that binds.
Elaine Hicks Spitzer (Atlanta, GA)
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with all of the family. It is not easy to let go but so long as the memories are held in your heart, he will always be with you. I remember the kindness Bro. Griffin gave to my family when he stepped up and led the services at my late brother's funeral. I asked him to read a passage of scripture, he did, and now I return it to the Griffin familhy. II Thessalonians Chapter 4; 13-18. With deepest sympathy, Esther Harner
Esther Harner (Rockwood, TN)
Recollections of Uncle Albert when my parents and I visited my grandparents, Bill and Edith Benzenhafer, are of a kind, friendly man who always had a funny story to tell and ample time to simply be present with folk regardless of age or situation. He had a tender way of caring for people so that you could not help but know you were loved by God after a visit with him. His presence in the constellation of our larger family will be missed...but his influence and example live on. Comfort and God's deep peace to Aunt Esther, the family, and the community of faith who loved and cared with and for Uncle Albert.
Holly Benzenhafer Redford (Methuen, MA)
Albert was the kindest,most caring and loving man I have ever know. He was always there for our family in our hour of need and loved us all unconditionally. We were blessed to be a part of his life.
Betty Fogg Smith (Chattanooga, TN)
we are sorry for your lost. we will keep every one in our prayers
curtis and sharon bible (Rockwood, TN)
So very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts & prayers. May God comfort you at this difficult time.
Hope W. Fine (Lenoir City, TN)
So sorry to hear of Mr. Griffin's death. He was a neighbor of my Mother (Mildred McCulley)for many years. He was always so kind.
Regards,
Charlotte McCulley Tolliver (Morristown, TN)
You have our deepest sympathy. We are praying for God's comfort to heal you.
Our love always,
Randall, Allison and Nolan McNew
Mark, Matt and Tracy Ledbetter (Crossville, TN)
I am sorry for your loss, yet know that you do not mourn as those with no hope. It is still hard to part with them though. May God strengthen you during these difficult days ahead. I will always remember ya'll coming to see Daddy before he passed away. I am also glad I got to see him and the rest of you this past Summer at the reunion. My prayers are with you. Love to you all.
Kathy Mitchell (Athens, AL)
We are so so sorry for your loss. Albert was a wonderful man and a great Christian example to us and I am sure to many others also. We are praying that God will keep His loving arms tightly around each one of you & give you the strength and comfort that only He can give.
We love you,
Virginia & Joy Westmoreland (Lenoir City, TN)
My sympathy to the family as they experience a time of sorrow. May God fill the void with his love, mercy, and grace.
Wayne Duggin (Rockwood, TN)
May God's blessings spread over you in this time of sorrow.
Albert was a good God fearing man who cared for everyone.
I sincerely hope the weather will permit us to be with you for the services.
We love all of you.
Kenneth Mitchell (Hartselle, AL)
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