Robert Griffin Obituary in Dalton at Willis Funeral Home

Obituary For Robert Griffin

MR. ROBERT “BOBBY” “BO JACK” “BOBBY B” GRIFFIN - Age, 82 of Dalton, GA passed away Monday, January 25, 2021. He was born November 14, 1938 to the late William Benjamin and Pauline Davis Griffin. He was a Veteran of the United States Army where he served as an Airborne Ranger. He was a lifelong member of Liberty Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, son and daughter-in-law, Robert Kevin and Drusilla Griffin, and brother, Hugh Gene “Tommy” Griffin.

He is survived by his loving family, son, Tracy Lamar (Lernice) Dillard; grandchildren, Alicia V. Griffin, Perone Dillard, Tyne Dillard, Jamarr, Lonnie, Tristian, Lamar, and a host of great grandchildren; sisters, Willa Faye Williams, Caroline Virginia Broome, and Gladiola Griffin; brothers, Benjamin Griffin and Davis Griffin; sister-in-law, Charlotte Cooper Griffin; special friends, Emery Street High School Class of ’58, Curtis Rivers Jr., David Betton, Hugh Shropshire, Lillian Miller, and Barbara Crawford; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Following the guidelines of COVID-19, the family is enforcing that all attendees wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Funeral Service will be Monday, February 1, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at the Chapel of Willis Funeral Home with Reverend W.Q. Watkins as Eulogist and Pastor David Thomas officiating. He will lie in state at the funeral home on Sunday, January 31, 2021 after 12:00 P.M. and the family will receive friends from 6-7:30 P.M. Interment will be at West Hill Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc.

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Prayers and Condolences to the family. M.A.Wells

Our prayers and thoughts are with the Robert Griffin Family and love ones. Marvin Toliver and Family

With Deepest sympathy. May caring thoughts comfort you at this time of sorrow. Patsy McDade and The South Dalton crew. Remembering when. He will be sadly missed. loved his jokes.

Praying for the Griffin family. Pastor Charles Catchings and the Liberty Baptist Church family and friends.S

When peace like a river attendeth way when sorrows like seas billows roll tough has taught me to day it is well with my soul If is definitely well with his soul and GOD will make it well with your souls if you continue to trust HIM May the peace of GOD that surpasseth all understanding comfort you now and always Marvin L Henderson Kent Ohio

Sending Prayers and Condolences too the family...The Baker family (He & My Uncle Donald Baker were good friends)

My heart goes out to the Griffin family at this hour of grief. Robert was a great friend and a neighbor. I would always seek him out when I returned to Dalton and we had many laughs together,and his infectious smile will be miss.Your friend. Harry Lane Baker

My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. Velina Weaver(Cohutta,Ga)

My brother Bobby you always referred to me as your second mother and I toke on that role with no regrets.I love you my brother until we meet again Rest in Peace. Sister Willa Faye

Uncle Bobby aka (Bobby B. And Bo Jack) we always shared a special bond you calling me Uncle John and Favorite Right which these names stuck. I will miss you but I have memories that will last a lifetime. God made it possible for me and your sister Faye to see and talk to you a few days prior to your passing. Rest in peace my uncle. Love you Niece Veronica Purcell