John L. Griffin

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Visitation Schedule
Lexa Baptist Church
211 Cedar St.
Lexa, AR  72355
Monday, October 18, 2021
11:00 a.m.
Service Schedule
Chapel
Lexa Baptist Church
211 Cedar St.
Lexa, AR  72355
Monday, October 18, 2021
12:00 p.m.
Cemetery
Sunset Memorial Park
5783 Hwy 49
West Helena, AR  72390
Memorial Contributions
St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN  38105
John L. Griffin

of Lexa, AR

December 9, 1935 - October 14, 2021

John L. Griffin, age 86, Lexa, Arkansas passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021 at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born December 9, 1935 in Beattyville, Kentucky to the late Myrtle Phillips Griffin and Edgar Griffin. He was a member of Lexa Baptist Church and enjoyed playing the guitar and listening to music.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Patricia Galloway Griffin; two sons, James Griffin of Lake City, Arkansas and Steve Griffin (Sharon) of Lexa, Arkansas; daughter, Debbie Smith of Jonesboro, Arkansas; nine grandchildren, Nickie Russell (Kurt), James Griffin, Jr., Devin Griffin (Haley), Candi Griffin, Amanda Holt, Jeremy Newsom (Morgan), Tyler Griffin, Nolan Smith, and Clay Farrer (Allison); 17 great grandchildren; two great- great grandchildren; two sisters, Evelyn Galloway (Eddie) and Sophia Herald; a host of other family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his son, John Edgar Griffin; parents, Myrtle and Edgar; brother, Larry Griffin; five sisters, Lorene Gough, Norma Thacker, Geroldine Durbin, Cleta Newton and Edith Carmichael.

A funeral service for Mr. John L. Griffin will be held at 12:00 p.m., Monday, October 18, 2021 at Lexa Baptist Church in Lexa, Arkansas. Visitation will be held an hour before the service at the church as well. Burial to follow to Sunset Memorial Park. Brother Nathan Perry will officiate.

Pallbearers are Tyler Griffin, Nolan Smith, Devin Griffin, James Griffin, Jr., Jeremy Newsom, and Austin Russell.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Services are directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.


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19 Condolence(s)
Adam Fitts
Lexa, AR
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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

John was one of my favorite people to play guitar alongside, and he truly held joy in his life whenever I saw him. Steve & Sharon are a reflection of that same sincerity/kindness. Steve there aren't any words man. Candi, Amanda, & Jeremy it's just not fair about your pop.

I only hope he enjoyed playing guitar with me as much as I enjoyed his company. He was a fine man.

Eric Peppers
Romance, AR
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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Debbie,
I am so sorry for your loss. May God's peace that passes all understanding provide you comfort.

Sheila Padilla
Forrest city, AR
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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

thoughts and prayers sent

Terry Garrison
Barton,
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Saturday, October 23, 2021

Dear Mrs. Griffin,
I am so sorry for you and your family concerning the loss of Mr. Griffin. He was always so kind when he came to pick up the kids from school.
Praying for you all during this season of grief.
Mrs. Garrison

Christine Johnston
Florence, MS
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Monday, October 18, 2021

My condolences. John was a great man sorry for your loss. Keeping you and the family in my prayers.

Brenda Adams Cuellar
Waxahachie, TX
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Sunday, October 17, 2021

So sorry for you loss Mrs Pat, James, Steve and Debbie. Mr John was a wonderful man and had a beautiful soul. He’d greet you with smiling eyes and big hugs! He was such a positive influence in my young life so many years ago. I know he’s in heaven spreading great joy now. Praying God blesses your family with comfort and strength during this very sad time. Love you all, Brenda

Danny and Tina Holt
Lexa, AR
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Sunday, October 17, 2021

Our prayers are with the Family...Mr John will truly be missed.

Donna Vondran
Jonesboro, AR
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Saturday, October 16, 2021

Mrs. Pat,
I have so many wonderful memories playing music with John. I know he is now playing for Jesus. He was a precious, gentle soul. I feel fortunate to have been in his company and played music with him for so many years. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna Vondran

Candi Griffin
lexa, AR
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Saturday, October 16, 2021

love u papaw and I'm gonna miss you so much.

Mitchell & Tori Watkins
Lexa, AR
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Saturday, October 16, 2021

Our condolences to the Family. ❤

Kelli mallard
Lexa, AR
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Saturday, October 16, 2021

Pawpaw u will never know all the hearts and souls you touched you taught me to play guitar and I would sing my heart out for all of y’all Pawpaw was our rock and knowing uncle John has one parent after all these years with him iam going to miss our talks on the swing miss laughing at everything watching the birds to borrowing your tools you and grandma taught us a lot ty for be the Christian Man U have always been and ty for loving all of us u never treated any of us any different real , step , and the ones that was married into the family u and gma always treated us like one of yours and we was ❤️

Diane Karr
Lexa, AR
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Saturday, October 16, 2021

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. A fine man who will truly be missed in our community.

Dale Rohrscheib
Heber Springs, AR
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Saturday, October 16, 2021

Sorry for your loss...Mr John was good man

Donna Slaughter
Abilene, TX
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Friday, October 15, 2021

Sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.

Rick Yeager
Walls, MS
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Friday, October 15, 2021

I’m very sorry to hear about Mr. Griffin He was a great man and loved his grands and greats. Prayers for each of you. May God comforter each of your during this time.

Greg & Fran Smallwood
Beattyville, KY
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Friday, October 15, 2021

Many prayers and thoughts to the family of John Griffin , he was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. 🙏❤️

Jackie Sanders
Helena, AR
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Friday, October 15, 2021

My heartfelt sympathies for the Griffin Family. Having been through this myself, I feel your pain and loss. Prayers for you all.

Margaret Kirk
BEEBE, AR
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Friday, October 15, 2021

Pat I am so sorry to learn of the passing of John. I pray you memories and faith in God will comfort you in this time of grief.
Rest in peace John.

Ken Yancey
Jonesboro, AR
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Friday, October 15, 2021

Debbie &Mrs Pat, sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.