"I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy. May you find comfort from your memories, as well as the comfort found in God's word the bible. In particular the scripture found at Revelation 21:4 which says, "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." "
In loving memory of
Alfred D. Griffin
May 11, 1921 - August 9, 2013
A.D. Griffin, Sr; 92, a civic leader from Davie, Florida passed away on August 9, 2013 at Plantation General Hospital. Born in Davie, Florida on May 11, 1921, one of eight children born to William Alfred and Anna Dolores (Zanetti) Griffin. A lifelong resident of Davie, Mr. Griffin attended Davie Elementary School and graduated from Fort Lauderdale High School. In 1943 he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corp during WW II, serving as a Staff Sergeant.
He was co-founder of Griffin Brothers Co., a landscaping and paving contractor in South Florida. A.D. was a founding member of the Davie Chamber of Commerce, member of the American Legion, the Davie Methodist Church and several other organizations and former member of the Broward Drainage Board.
Survived by two sons, Al (Kim) Griffin, Chuck (Jean) Griffin and daughter, Debbie Griffin, grandchildren, Amanda, Hunter, Austin, Chelsea, Mick and Matt and great-grandchildren, Molly, Connor, Holden, Bella, Beckett and Tinley. Also survived by his brother Howard Griffin.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Mary Catherine (Anderson) Griffin in 2003, four brothers and 2 sisters.
Visitation on Wednesday, August 14th from 5:00 ~ 8:00 P.M. at Fred Hunters Davie Memorial Home, 2401 South University Drive in Davie. Funeral Service on Thursday at 1:00 P.M. at the Davie United Methodist Church, 6500 SW 47 Street in Davie. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Burial will follow at Hollywood Memorial Garden Cemetery in Hollywood.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in memory of A.D. may be made to The James Jr. Fund Inc for Children, 4907 Umbrella Tree Lane, Ft. Lauderdale FL. 33319
Tributes
"Such a great person and so loved by everyone will truly be missed. He was a godsend I will always be thankful that he was brought into my life. My heart goes out to his family..
J.J. "
"Such a wonderful, well respected man. A.D. will be truly missed...thank you for being a true friend to my sister, Kathy Tyson Graham. She loved you so much. My thoughts and prayers to the family. Jamie"
"Condolences to the Griffin family. May Jehovah the "God of Comfort" bring you comfort and peace at this difficult time (2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4). Your family are in our prayers."
"R.I.P. Sweet Mr. Griffin
You were always so sweet to me.
I loved you dearly. I will miss writing to you., Your sence of humor was the best! Growing up with your fmily was such a privilege . You will always be in my heart, I will never forget you!
Your almost daughter in law
Diane Gurley ;) "
"Fred Hunters Funeral Home and Staff extend their condolences to the Griffin Family during this difficult time."