J.W. was born June 13, 1946 in Waycross, Georgia the son of the late James Daniel Griffin and the late Effie Mae Griffin. He attended McIntosh County Academy and graduated from Cornerstone Ministries. J.W. was the devoted husband to Glenda Griffin for 51 years. He was also a devoted father and grandfather. He and his wife have resided in McIntosh County for the past fifty-five years. He was devoted to his Lord and was a dedicated pastor for the past forty years. J.W. was the current pastor of the Sterling Church of God of Prophecy.
Pastor J.W. is survived by his loving wife, Glenda Griffin of McIntosh, GA; his two sons, Wesley Griffin (Kasey) of McIntosh, GA and Dennis Griffin of McIntosh, GA; his two precious grandsons, Little Wesley and Waylon Griffin both of McIntosh, GA; one brother, Ferrell Griffin (Pat) of McIntosh, GA; four sisters, Kathleen Corwin of Brunswick, GA, Bonnie Crosby (Robert) of Tifton, GA, Susie Kovac (Don) of Waycross, GA, Joyce Ann Bullard (Bob) of Jesup,GA. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
J.W. loved to spend time with his family and friends. He was truly a Christian role model to all and a mentor to his family. He enjoyed every moment spent with his grandsons. J.W. was a gifted craftsman that enjoyed making furniture and cabinets. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. His family will have many fond memories to cherish for years to come.
The family will receive friends between 10:00 – 11:00 AM on Monday, October 16, 2017 at Darien Church of God in Darien, Georgia. The family cordially invites you to attend a Memorial Service held 11:00 AM Monday, October 16, 2017 at Darien Church of God. Bishop Billy Adams, Bishop Bobby Musgrove, and Bishop Hinton Johnson will officiate the service.
Honorary Pallbearers will be the Ministers of the State in the Church of God of Prophecy.
In Lieu of flowers, the family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for memorial contributions made in Pastor “J.W.” John Wesley Griffin’s memory to Sterling Church of God of Prophecy, 3879 GA Hwy 99 Brunswick, GA 31525
Arrangements are entrusted into the care of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home www.edomillerandsons.com
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