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
Sign Guestbook
51 Condolence(s)
Jeanette Walker
Monday, December 7, 2020
Rest in peace my dear friend.
Littie Crockett
Saturday, October 17, 2020
So sorry for your loss, my neighbor
regina pannell
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
i'm so sorry for your loss ..He was a wonderful man .
Bobby Rollins
Sunday, October 11, 2020
Uncle Charles I willi miss u lots sorry I was not there couldn't do it hope ya all understand love and miss fly high see each other again
Jakiyah Griffin
Sunday, October 11, 2020
You will be truly missed I love you pawpaw Charles forever and always in my heart â¤ï¸
Lynn Sailors
Saturday, October 10, 2020
So sad to hear of the passing of a truly wonderful man. Charles seemed more like an Uncle than a cuzn to me. You'll be greatly missed Charles. Praying for everyone!ðŸ™ðŸ™â¤â¤â¤ðŸ’”💔
Venecia Hendrix
Saturday, October 10, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Such a nice man. He and my Dad were the best of friends.
Kristy Kennemore Latham
Saturday, October 10, 2020
I loved Mr. Charles, he was a great man!! I visited with him at Walmart about 2 or 3 weeks ago, and of course he had me laughing the whole time!! I’m so sorry for y’all’s loss, but we all know that he’s in a better place now! I hope that provides y’all with a little bit of comfort!!
Love,
Kristy Kennemore Latham
Elvie Ann Camper
Saturday, October 10, 2020
I send my heartfelt condolances out to your family especially Rosemary and Jenny. God did not promise how long we would be on this earth but he promised us eternal life if we only give our heart and soul to Jesus. I only knew Charles for a short while. He seemed to be very loved and respected. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Renee Hazzard
Saturday, October 10, 2020
It is with an extremely heavy heart that I can’t be there. I loved my Uncle so very much and know that he is in the hands of our Lord. Aunt Martha he returned to you and he is once again yours. Marsha, Billy and Lisa I know the loss that you feel and the hurt, just know that I am here should any of you need me. My prayers are that God wrap you all in His arms and give you the comfort that only He can give. I love all of you so very much.
Tina Easley Terry
Saturday, October 10, 2020
Thoughts and Prayers are with you all. RIP CHARLES GRIFFIN
ROGER WILLBANKS
Saturday, October 10, 2020
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS ! PRAYERS
Paula Hill
Saturday, October 10, 2020
Charles.will be missed around Osceola. He was a permanent fixture. He was a very close friend and i kn ow I will miss him. My love and prayers are sent to Billy, Marsha and Lisa and the family. 💖
Donna Grimes Latham
Friday, October 9, 2020
I can't believe this happened. I have known this precious my whole life and love Him, Martha and the kids. What a time He and Martha are having in Heaven. So sorry to all the Children, grand children, great grand children, family and friends. One thing is for sure if you was blessed by knowing Charles Griffen then you will never forget him.
Tammy and Jimmy McCanless
Friday, October 9, 2020
So sorry he was a good man never met a stranger there will only be one charles Griffin one of a kind many will miss you
Brenda Stone-Carson
Friday, October 9, 2020
My condolences to the family, so sorry for your loss. I remember Charles for a lot of things, but I used to like his band performing at the American Greetings picnics at the park in Osceola. My parents and Charles and Martha were friends, and Marsha, Billy, and Lisa were friends with me, my brother Billy, and my sister Terrie when we were growing up in Osceola. Rest in Peace, Charles Griffin. You are with Martha again. :)
Jerry Delancey
Friday, October 9, 2020
So sorry to hear that Charles will no longer be with us here, but we can all be together again with the Lord one day. All of you are in our prayers.
Billie Savage
Friday, October 9, 2020
So sorry for your loss
Ethelda Dulaney
Friday, October 9, 2020
My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family. Charles was a good man.
Raymond Nalley
Friday, October 9, 2020
RIP Uncle Charles. Prayers for the family.
Tammie Grimes-Vaughn
Friday, October 9, 2020
I’m so Sorry for the loss of Charles.He was loved by so many.I will miss him dearly.Praying for the Family.
Tina Vaughn Reams
Friday, October 9, 2020
Sorry for your loss prayers for you and family. In heaven never forgotten.
Pauline Ayotte & Debbie Starrett
Friday, October 9, 2020
Mom and I are truly heartbroken over the loss of Charles. Mom said he was like a brother to her. We will cherish the memories and good times. Prayers for comfort for all of his family.
Pauline Ayotte & Debbie Starrett
Friday, October 9, 2020
Mom and I are truly heartbroken over the loss of Charles. Mom said he was like a brother to her. We will cherish the memories and good times. Prayers for comfort for all of his family.
Melissa K Payne
Friday, October 9, 2020
Sorry for the family's loss. I loved him like a father, He will truely be missed. He was a great man and lived his life to the fullest...R.I.P. Charles
Stacie McCormick
Friday, October 9, 2020
Continued prayers for you all. He will be missed dearly. Love y’all!â¤ï¸
Jeffrey Fortner
Friday, October 9, 2020
So sorry for yalls loss I know some of y'all are like family to me I grew up wit some of y'all and I think I'm kinda kin but anyways so sorry for yalls loss i love you all so much
Twila and Harley Grimes
Friday, October 9, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss our prayers and heart are with you during this hard time
Mark Rumbaugh
Friday, October 9, 2020
Sending prayers to all the family Charles will be missed .
Debbie Okane
Friday, October 9, 2020
So sorry for your loss praying. Charles will be missed. Love you guys.
Debbie Okane
Friday, October 9, 2020
So sorry for your loss praying. Charles will be missed. Love you guys.
Lenny Dudley
Friday, October 9, 2020
Loved you so much Uncle Charles. So blessed to know that you had turned your life over to the Lord of your life and that you are resting High on that mountain and having the best Family Reunion with the o we who have beat you there. We will not be far behind you. Just keep an eye out for us as we come through the gates to join you all.
Praying for strength and comfort for the family during this hard time of having to say goodbye to you down here.
Thank you for being such a A Great Uncle!!!
Anita Boone
Friday, October 9, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Charles was a good man. I always enjoyed seeing him. He always made it a point to speak to me. He will be missed. ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»
Shelly Grimes Richardson
Friday, October 9, 2020
Praying for you all during your loss.
Love the daughters of Mike Grimes
Shelly and Tamatha
amanda jones
Friday, October 9, 2020
Praying for the family during this difficult time.
Shirley Richards
Friday, October 9, 2020
Love you Uncle Charles. You will be missed by so many...
May our Heavenly Father comfort those you have left behind but rest assured we will see you in the sweet by and by.
L Z Johnson
Friday, October 9, 2020
See you again, I don't when. Love you!
Melanie y thigpen
Friday, October 9, 2020
I love u uncle Charles you'll be deeply missed rip
Dale Cook
Friday, October 9, 2020
Deepest sympathy and Prayers for a Great Man and Dear Friend!
mary
Friday, October 9, 2020
Grew up with Charles ,and his family , He will be missed !!!
Carolyn Fikes
Friday, October 9, 2020
He was so loved by many, and will be greatly missed.
Carolyn Fikes
Friday, October 9, 2020
So sorry for your loss. He will be so missed.
Sincerely,
Carolyn Fikes
Regina Fowler
Friday, October 9, 2020
Let’s just say there will never be another card game played without thinking of you! I’m sure you and mom are living it up! Give her a kiss for me! We love you Uncle Charles! You always made everyone fell welcome and loved! Fly high and keep singing! â¤ï¸
Nora Griffin
Friday, October 9, 2020
May God's love make your grief bearable. May Angels walk with you today and always. Know that we love you all and send our prayers to help you through this time and the days to come. Charles will be missed.
Rocky Griffin
Friday, October 9, 2020
So sorry for your loss prayers for you.
Rhonda O'Kane
Friday, October 9, 2020
He was my great uncle. We loved him and he will be greatly missed. But I know that him and his wife,son,and sisters and brothers and parents.are having a time. Him and Doris are probably looking at the score book for the rummy games Rest in love
Jack Westbrook
Friday, October 9, 2020
Sending my condolences to the family.
Debbie Hale
Friday, October 9, 2020
Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Heaven gained a wonderful man
Betty McAdory
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Praying. For all .
He was my friend for many
Years😪😪😘ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™
Martha Brooks
Thursday, October 8, 2020
My thoughts and Prayers are with the family. So sorry to hear this. Charles has always been and always will be a part of Osceola.
Jennifer bay
Thursday, October 8, 2020
I’m so sorry for your loss.