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Charles Earl Griffin, Sr., Esq.

05/21/1963 - 06/27/2025

Obituary For Charles Earl Griffin, Sr., Esq.

Age: 62
Born: Shaw, MS
Transitioned: Madison, MS

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Friday 07/04/2025 10:00am to 5:00pm
Collins Northside Chapel
461 W. Northside Drive
Jackson, MS 39206

Wake

Friday 07/04/2025 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Collins Northside Chapel
461 W. Northside Drive
Jackson, MS 39206

Funeral Service

Saturday 07/05/2025 11:00am
Emanuel M.B. Church
1109 Cooper Road
Jackson, MS 39212

Burial

Saturday 07/05/2025 Following Service
Garden Memorial Park
8001 Highway 49 North
Jackson, MS 39213


Services

Visitation

Jul
4
Collins Northside Chapel

461 W. Northside Drive
Jackson, MS 39206

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Visitation

Jul
4
Collins Northside Chapel

461 W. Northside Drive
Jackson, Mississippi 39206

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Get Directions

Funeral Service

Jul
5
Emanuel M.B. Church

1109 Cooper Road
Jackson, MS 39212

11:00 AM
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Condolences & Tributes

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Natalie Reddix sent The Peace Lily for Charles Earl Griffin, Sr., Esq. - July 04, 2025

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Adrienne Williams sent The Peace Lily for Charles Earl Griffin, Sr., Esq. - July 04, 2025

Dominic Johnson sent Exquisite Tribute Standing Spray for Charles Earl Griffin, Sr., Esq. - July 01, 2025

To be read at the funeral service of Charles Griffin.

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Hello, everyone. This reading is from Sherman Bernard of Tougaloo College, Alpha Phi Alpha, Gamma Upsilon.

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"I can tell you that my fraternity brother, Charles Griffin, was a good frat, but he was a better bro. I hope you appreciate what I'm saying.

At the Loo, also known as Tougaloo College, I knew Charles to be Smart and Smooth; But that nickname was already taken, so, we affectionately called him Griff.

Charles and I had a number of philosophical conversations about life, the meaning of life, and the pursuit of happiness. I figured if anyone could get a good handle on these questions, Charles would. He was the type of person who was going places. His eyes were always on the prize.

When I was going to school at Ole Miss, Charles always invited me to his home over the holidays. He'd say, "Sherm, if you're not going home to Natchez, you're welcome to stay over." He was insistent.

So, I took him up on his offer a few times. I learned that Charles had a wonderful family, particularly his beautiful mother. She treated me so well, I thought I was kinfolk. Her cooking was tops, and her meals were fit for a prince.

You see, thanks to my brother Charles, my days at Ole Miss were beautifully interrupted by visits to Charles.

Time and space separated many of the brothers from Gamma Upsilon, but when I think of my favorite frats from the Loo, Charles is on that list.

Just a little while ago, we were young men, up and coming college students; but spring and summer have passed us by, and now we are headed home.

Charles has preceded many of his brothers and sisters from Tougaloo College, but we hang on to the memories, the joy, and the laughter.

Rest in peace, Brother Charles.

To the family and friends of Charles, please accept my condolences."

Sherm Bernard

Condolences for the family. May God comfort you.

Noble Carson Sr

Sending our deepest condolences and prayers.

Mills & Carol Anne Gallivan

It been so many years since I've seen Charles.Sorry to hear of his passing.May God grant Peace and Strength to his families. REST IN PEACE , CHARLES .

Steen Harris-Amos

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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