Celebrating the life of
Leonard Griffin
June 25, 1950 - March 24, 2012
SAVANNAH – Leonard Griffin, 61, died Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Candler Hospital.
He was born in Metter but lived most of his live in Savannah. His first job was with Dan Sheehan Construction Company and he continued as a paint contractor throughout his professional career. As a member of Immanuel Baptist Church he served as a deacon and R.A. Teacher. He was an avid fisherman and Nascar fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Washington and Edith Parrish Griffin and a brother Randy Williams.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie E. Griffin; daughters and sons-in-law, Tammy Griffin Whitten Jon of Knoxville, TN., Melina Turner Randy of Atkoa, TN and Selena Michelle Graham Daniel, of Wesley Chapel, FL; grandchildren, Mathew Griffin Whitten and Ashley Whitten of Knoxville, TN, Austin and Brianna Turner of Atkoa, TN and the latest granddaughter, Eloise Michelle of Wesley Chapel, FL; sisters, Jessie Griffin, Geanett Tarver Lacey, Georgene Formby Tim, and brother, JoJo Griffin all of Savannah; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM, Sunday, March 25, 2012 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, March 26th at 11:00 AM at the Hodgson Chapel of Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors with Dr. Morgan Kerr officiating.
THE LEGEND WILL BE MISSED GREATLY. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU BONNIE
- DIANE, SAVANNAH, GA
Bonnie, Georgene and Jessie Please accept our condolences for your lost. We did not know about it until Monday P.M. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Jimmy & Debbie Wallace
- Jimmy and Debbie Wallace, Savannah, GA
Bonnie, We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. Sincerely, Bert and Mary Herrin
- Mary Herrin, Savannah, GA
Bonnie, Dan & I are so sorry to hear about your husband Leonard.The few times I met Leonard, he was a very happy & friendly person,an likeable person. That is how I'm gonna remember him. We will be thinking of you an your Family.
- Dan & Michelle Grovenstein, Savannah, GA
He will forever be miss.
- Turner Family, Atoka, TN
Jessie & sisters: Wanted to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. He was too young! Jessie, wanted to give you a heartfelt thanks for taking me in the many years ago, you may have saved my life and I have always been thankful for you. I hope things are going well for all of y'all.
- Kim Williams Cook, Port Wentworth, GA
Rest In Peace -ol' friend- Gary-Peanut- Youngblood
- Gary Youngblood, sylvania, GA
He lived life to the fullest, his laughter will be missed.
- McArthur Family, Wadley, GA
THE LEGEND WILL BE MISSED GREATLY. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU BONNIE
- DIANE, SAVANNAH, GA
Bonnie, Georgene and Jessie Please accept our condolences for your lost. We did not know about it until Monday P.M. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Jimmy & Debbie Wallace
- Jimmy and Debbie Wallace, Savannah, GA
Bonnie, We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. Sincerely, Bert and Mary Herrin
- Mary Herrin, Savannah, GA
Bonnie, Dan & I are so sorry to hear about your husband Leonard.The few times I met Leonard, he was a very happy & friendly person,an likeable person. That is how I'm gonna remember him. We will be thinking of you an your Family.
- Dan & Michelle Grovenstein, Savannah, GA
He will forever be miss.
- Turner Family, Atoka, TN
Jessie & sisters: Wanted to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. He was too young! Jessie, wanted to give you a heartfelt thanks for taking me in the many years ago, you may have saved my life and I have always been thankful for you. I hope things are going well for all of y'all.
- Kim Williams Cook, Port Wentworth, GA
Rest In Peace -ol' friend- Gary-Peanut- Youngblood
- Gary Youngblood, sylvania, GA
He lived life to the fullest, his laughter will be missed.
- McArthur Family, Wadley, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
