Bobby Griffin

Obituary For Bobby Griffin

Bobby Gene Griffin, Age 80, was called home, to his eternal rest on September 16, 2021, 12:46 AM at Wake Forest Medical Center. Winston-Salem, NC.

Born on August 31, 1942 to J P and Bessie Griffin, he was raised with 14 siblings in Greensboro, NC. He graduated from Dudley High School, class of 59 and North Carolina A&T with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering, Class of 64. Activist for civil rights and an active North Carolina A&T Alumni member. Pops would hangout, at the Yum Yum, for a savory hotdog sandwich and a cool lemon custard. The ultimate taste of being home. Married his sweetheart Linner Marie Ward on July 24, 1962 together two children were born from their union, Jannifer Lynne Griffin Ituah and Jeffrey Franklin Griffin. They extended their love and dedication to family to raise and support Donald Burks and Daniel, nephews as their sons. Education, respect, strength, faith, perseverance and hard work was never an option, but a must to face the challenges, struggles, and successes that face our legacy forward.

Employed as an engineer by the city of Greensboro, International Paper, Digital and East Carolina University. A Faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church, Greenville, NC. Bobby enjoyed traveling to exotic places around the world. He will be remembered as a dedicated, son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, in law and friend to all. He is survived by his daughter, Jannifer Griffin Ituah, Martins Ituah- son in law, Martins Ituah Jr., Linner Ituah and Roberts Ituah, his Grandchildren of El Paso, TX. Survived by his son Jeffrey Franklin Griffin, Heather Griffin-daughter in law, Caitlyn Griffin and Tori Griffin, his Grandchildren of Indianapolis, IN. Also survived by Donald and Wanda Burks -nephew and niece, of Hollis, ME and Donald Buks Jr.-son. Bobby Gene Griffin will be laid to rest beside his beautiful bride of 53 years. Rest in peace sweet daddy. Rest in peace Pops. Rest in peace Uncle. Rest in peace Cuz. We love you.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 2 pm in the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel of the Perry J. Brown Funeral Home, 909 E. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27401, Telephone: 336-272-6109 at 2 p.m. in Greensboro. Visitation will be at 1:30 p.m.

Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery

Services Entrusted to Perry J. Brown Funeral Home (336)-272-6109.

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