Francis S. Griffin
March 9, 1943 ~ June 23, 2018
Resided in:
Arden, North Carolina
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Francis S. Griffin, 75, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 at his residence.
Mr. Griffin was born in Buncombe County to the late Herbert and Jessie Gill Griffin. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Glenn, Leonard, Johnny, and Earl Griffin and one sister, Faye Redman.
Francis retired from Brevard Electric as an Electrician. He attended Asheville Family Church in Leicester.
Francis is survived by his wife, Sandra Carr Griffin; two sons, Brian Griffin (Allison) and Keith Griffin (Christina); one brother, Frank Griffin and his wife, Loretta; four sisters, Kathy Redman and her husband, Dan, Teresa Ingle, Irma Taylor and her husband, Weldon and Paulette Fox; five grandchildren, Brittany Oglesby and her husband, Tyler, Ros Griffin, Elizabeth Griffin, Eli Griffin and Micah Griffin; two great grandchildren, Nolan Oglesby and Owen Oglesby; two sister-in-laws, Melba Beck and her husband, James and Ruth Dempsey and her husband, Robbie. He is also survived by several cousins, friends and a special friend Jeff Caldwell.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Asheville Family Church in Leicester with Pastor Rolf Woodard officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church.
A private graveside service will be held at Shepherd Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Asheville Family Church, 530 New Leicester Highway, Asheville, NC 28806.
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Keith Griffin and family, sorry for the loss,our hearts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
To my family, I love you! Each and every one of you hold a special place in my heart. To lose one of you from this earthly life is a part of my heart in total grief. But we will all be together once again on those beautiful Elysian shores! We will walk and talk again as we stroll by the river in total peace and happiness. I look forward to that day. To Sandy and the boys, I’m so sorry you lost France in body, but his spirit will always be with you. Daddy’s smiling face, so much like france’s, is always but a thought away. Sometimes I cry missing him and Mom, but knowing I will see them again keeps me at peace. And to the rest of my aunts and uncles, some of whom grew up right along side of me, (I can see France turn to look at Sandy with that Griffin grin saying, ‘she said whom!’? Teasing me like he did about the too big sweater I wore! Hey, it was fashionable then! Lol), and all my many cousins of which I happen to be the oldest, (sad, but true!), I love you all and wish I was physically able to see you all again! But I am definitely with you spirit!
Jennie
Aunt Sandy, Brian, Keith and your families, my heart felt condolences for the loss of Uncle France. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I’ll try to be there.
Much love,
Teresa Griffin Gregg
Thoughts and prayers for the family. He was a good man and will be missed by those that knew him.
TO THE GRIFFIN FAMILY WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF FRANCIS PASSING OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY AS YOU GO THRU THIS SAD TIME MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL IS OUR PRAYER.
Dear Brian, So sorry to hear that you had lost your Dad. Just a note to say that we are thinking of you in this sad time. With love, Ned and Ellen Gibson
Tony and I are sending our love and condolences to you and your family.
Anything you may need,please don’t hesitate. Be safe and prayers are extended.
Love,
Tony & Mitzi Turner
So sorry for your loss My love and prayers to all the family.
Sandy, Keith and Brian I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Keith & Christina,
We are so sorry for your loss! We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers!
Brian,sorry for your loss.CDurham
Keith & Christina. You know how much the two of you mean to me and I am so sorry for the loss of Keith’s dad. I am praying for you daily and am here for you.
Anything you need, just let me know. I pray that God hold you tightly during this time and sheds all His love on you in ways you could never imagine.
Keith… Not much anyone can say but my heart is with you and your family at this time of sorrow… Memories will get you all through it …… your Canadian friend !!!
Our prayers and sympathy go out to the family of Francis Griffin during your time of loss.
May you take comfort in God’s word.
Neil & Delores Thagard