of Osceola, AR

February 5, 1940 - October 8, 2020

Charles Griffin, 80, of Osceola, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 in Jonesboro. He was born February 5, 1940 in Moundville, AL to William Dewey and Annie Lou Griffin. Mr. Griffin was a member of Westside Ministries in Osceola and was retired as the City of Osceola Street and Sanitation Department Superintendent after fifty years of employment. He was a past Board Member of the United Way. He enjoyed playing Rummy and Monopoly. He also loved singing.

He is survived by his partner: Jenny Barker of Osceola; son: Billy Griffin and wife Lorrie of Osceola; daughters: Marsha Moore and husband Steve of Osceola, Lisa Slaughter and husband Dennis of Osceola, April Horton of Bartlett, TN, and Rosemary Sullivan and husband Sean of San Diego, CA; grandchildren: Chris Griffin and wife Brandi of Marion, AR, Chad Griffin and wife Niki of Osceola, Michael Griffin and wife Jessica of Osceola, Chase Slaughter and wife Lindsey of Osceola, Charles Porter and wife Brittany of Bono, AR, Melissa Moore of Osceola, Paige Horton of Bartlett, TN, Katlyn Hopper of San Diego, CA, and Cameron Hopper of San Diego, CA; a host of great grandchildren; one great-great grandson; and sisters: Betty Chase of Brookland, AR and Lucille Owens of Benton, AR. He is preceded in death by his wife: Martha Griffin; son: Charles Wade Griffin; parents; brothers: Cecil Griffin and Edison Griffin; and sisters: Ruth Loftus, Francis Goodwin, Doris Cook, Lavola Mashburn, Doria O'Kane, Zola Johnson, and Nola Nalley.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Westside Ministries in Osceola. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM 8:00 PM, Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Roller-Swift Funeral Home in Osceola. Interment will be in Mississippi County Memorial Gardens. We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitations attendance to two-thirds occupancy at one time. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Swift Funeral Home
Highway 61 South
Osceola, AR  72370
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com