James Jacob Griffee
September 14, 1935 ~ July 26, 2007
Resided in:
Alexander, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
James Jacob Griffee, 71, of 674 Panther Branch Rd., Alexander, died Thursday, July 26, 2007, at the Asheville VA Medical Center.
Mr. Griffee was born in Madison Co. and was a son of Ora Bullman Griffee and the late Felix Griffee. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Grace.
Mr. Griffee retired from Crown Cork & Seal as a supervisor. He was a US Army veteran. He was a member of Oak Grove Christian Church, where he served as an Elder, and was the Adult Couples Sunday School teacher.
In addition to his mother, Mr. Griffee is survived by his wife, Patricia Graham Griffee; daughter, Diana Whitten and husband Robert, of Alexander; foster-daughter, Lisa Rollins; brother, Delano Griffee, of Alexander; grandsons, James and Heath West; and great-granddaughter, Skylar West.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Oak Grove Christian Church with Carl Bowles officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
His family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Saturday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Oak Grove Christian Church, 5 Morris Rd., Arden, NC 28704
All I have are great memories of a good man, a good father and husband, and a great American. It is an honor to know James and Pat. To the family, please accept my sincere condolences. There is comfort in knowing that James is in a better place.
I share in the grief of James’ passing. It was my pleasure to remember James as my friend and co- worker. My thoughs and prayers are with Pat and the family at this time of sorrow. James has left this world a better place and has found his home in heaven. We all will miss you.
James Griffee loved God, family and country with all his being. What else can one say about a person. I count James as a true friend. The world is a much better place because he was here and he will be missed. I loved him like a brother
I am sending my condolences to the family of James although I did not know him personally. I am a friend and long time acquaintance of Delano’s. I am aware of the closness of James and Delano and know that he will be missed.
I served as an evangelist with the congregation of which James was an elder. James really lived a godly life. He was a very spiritual man. He had a passion for people and for the church. I can remember him on many occasions talking about his longing to be in Heaven, and how in Heaven his clothes will fit just right on his new body. He loved to teach God’s Word, and he was a student of the Word. He loved to sing praises to the Lord. James and Pat both were great encouragers to me. I don’t know if I even got by with simply shaking James’ hand, but he would always give a big hug. He was a loved man by those that knew him. We will indeed miss James, but know that one day we will see him again. His faith has been made sight. We are praying for Pat, Diane, and the family, and love you all very much.
Theresa And I share you sorrow ,
we shall meet again
don’t give up hope.
He that beliveth on me though he were dead yet shall he live.
John 11-25
So sorry for your loss. We are previous employers of his grandson, James, and he always spoke fondly of his Grandfather!
To Pat and family,
We send our love and deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear
James. God is our comfort and He will be with you in your grief. Look to Him always.
Denny and JoeAnne
Our sincere condolences in the passing of James. He will be missed by all. We worked together for several years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Since I met James almost four and a half years ago, not a Sunday has gone by when I did not start my Sunday with a hug from James. I looked forward every Sunday to seeng James in the sanctuary with a smile on his face and an amazing heart for the Lord. He meant more to me than I think he knew and I will miss him terribly, but I am thankful that he is rejoicing in heaven now.
James was a good friend and co-worker. Even though I live 1000 miles from Arden now, I thought him often. My sincere condolences to his wife and family.