Kenny was born on June 24, 1964, in Memphis, TN, to James Talmadge and Tiny Sue Griffin. He always had an avid love for the outdoors and enjoyed spending time on the farm with his dad and hunting with his family. His favorite past-time was smoking BBQ for his family and friends to enjoy.
After graduating high school, Kenny worked at various construction jobs. For the last several years, he owned and operated Griffin's Tree Service & Construction Company here in the Memphis area.
Kenny was preceded in death by his mother, Tiny Sue Griffin; brother-in-law, Palmer Waters; and nephew, Derek Griffin.
Survivors include: Father, James "Jim" Talmadge Griffin, of Memphis, TN; son, Justin (Tori) Griffin; son, Brandon (Leah) Griffin; two granddaughters, Merritt and Magnolia Griffin; and one grandson, Beckett Griffin, all of Ethridge, TN. One brother, Wayne (Cheryl) Griffin of Evans, GA; sister, Debbie Waters of Bartlett, TN; sister Pat (Camby) Clarke of Rockmart, GA; and sister, Emily (John) Hilligoss of Bartlett, TN, also survive. Other survivors included several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens located at 3700 North Germantown Rd, Bartlett, TN 38133. Visitation will be from 9:00 until 10:00 with the funeral following at 10:00. Jerome Frandle, Philip Farris, and Ruth Hughes will officiate. Burial will follow at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens cemetery.
Pallbearers are Wayne Griffin, Daron Griffin, Camby Clarke, David Waters, John Hilligoss, and Brent Garrett. Honorary pallbearer is Carl Garrett.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MemphisFuneralGermantownParkway.com for the Griffin family.
