of Snowball, AR
August 19, 1942 - February 11, 2019
Edward Duane ''Snowball'' ''Percy'' Griffin, age 76 of Snowball, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, February 11th, 2019 at his home with family at his side. He was born on August 19th, 1942 to Fred Waco Griffin and Gertha Jones Griffin.
Duane was of the Baptist faith. He graduated from Snowball High School and went on to attend college at Little Rock Business College. Duane worked and became executive director of the Ozark Mountain Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center of Gassville, Arkansas where he retired after 28 years of service. He was very community oriented and enjoyed helping with the 4-H and Junior Rodeo. A friend made this statement of Duane's life and his work at OMART, ''He helped more people than he probably even knew. He taught people how to forgive and how to give someone a hand up to help them make changes in their life, which he did for so many.''
Survivors include his wife of 22 plus years, Cathy Worman Griffin of the home; one son, Eddie Griffin of Mountain Home; two daughters, Shonna Griffin of Bull Shoals and Danielle Trabala of Snowball; nine grandchildren; sister, Janice McDaniel of Snowball; and nephews, Ronnie, Gary and Charles McDaniel.
Duane is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Gertha Griffin; and one son, Roger Griffin.
Graveside services for Duane will be 1:00 PM Saturday, February 16th, 2019 at McDaniel Cemetery near Snowball. Pallbearers will be Ronnie McDaniel, Gary McDaniel, Charles McDaniel, Larry Martin, Cody Daniels and Jerry Patterson. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Meeks, George Daniel, Billy Caughron, Don Jackson, Wayne Griffin, Donnie Fowler and Cheyenne Slade Keith. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to Hospice of the Hills, PO Box 1927, Harrison, Arkansas 72601.
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14 Condolence(s)
Mariella Barlow
Monday, April 6, 2020
Hi Cathy! My name is Mariella Barlow, and I was the Administrator of the Arkansas Substance Abuse Certifucation Board during the time that Snowball held his certifications for treating the addicted client.. He was a character as you know. Always joking. I did get to visit OMART several years ago when my husband was teaching there.Anyway, I don’t know if anyone from the certification board even knew about his passing. I just found out from Darlene Prine, an OMART staff person. He liked to talk about Danielle and her riding . I’m a city girl so I had never heard about tying a horse’s tail into a silk purse.There are many stories I remember. He cracked me up.,I heard a story about him threatening to bring a load of horses to the desk of a funding executive, and to tie the horses there. I don’t think that he did it.Anyway, I could go on and on , but mainly I want to express my condolences to you and your family. ðŸ™ðŸ¼
Rob Allen
Saturday, February 16, 2019
So sorry to hear of his passing. The people you helped are countless. I’m one of them. Go Rest on High Duane !!
Robbie Allen
Saturday, February 16, 2019
I’ll forever be indebted to this Man. !!! He was instermential in changing so many lives. Go rest on High.
Sheila Blair
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Prayers for the family
Joe and Billie Reed
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Our sympathies and prayers are with the family, friends and community.
Joe & Billie
Heather Oliver
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Prayers for everyone!!
James Hines
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Cheyenne Keith
Monday, February 11, 2019
Many thoughts and prayers, for a great man and his family
Wesley and Loretta Smith
Monday, February 11, 2019
Cathy, Daniel, Duane and I have been friends for over 60 years. He will be missed.
Justin and Samantha Green
Monday, February 11, 2019
We are praying for you all during your time of loss. May God give you the peace and comfort that only He can bring in the days,weeks, and months to come. We love you Danielle and Jace.
Jane Greenwood
Monday, February 11, 2019
Love and prayers for the family, Much love, Tom and Jane
Kenneth and Janet Rainbolt
Monday, February 11, 2019
We were so sorry to hear of Duane's passing. Duane was good to everyone. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Our prayers are with you.
Amanda Rose Casey
Monday, February 11, 2019
Praying for y'all. I'm Brandon Laymon sister.
JOHN & Holly Kemp
Monday, February 11, 2019
Oh my word I wonder if the Good Lord knew what he was getting into when he invited you to heaven. A wrangler of men & horses you influenced us all in so many ways. Bless your heart. A good time was had by all.