James Oscar Griffin

James Oscar Griffin, a proud veteran, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022, at the age of 76 surrounded by family.

James was born in Houston, Texas on August 28, 1946. He graduated from Galena Park High School in 1964. On August 29, 1967, James married Gloria Lynn Vance and they had two daughters, Tamara and Terra. James was a well-known master plumber and an active member of the Plumbers Local Union 68. He enjoyed collecting rare coins and vintage items, building unique furniture, hunting, and grilling.

James is preceded in death by his parents Neut Clifford Griffin and Jimmie Tonnie Woods Griffin.

James is survived by his daughter Tamara Herod, her husband Sam Herod, his daughter Terra Crissman, her husband Dan Crissman, his former wife and best friend, Gloria Lynn Griffin, his sister, Mattie Blakley and her partner Leon Shaffer, and nephew Dylan Blakley.

He is survived by his five grandchildren, Griffin Herod, Scarlett Herod, Carson Crissman, Caelynn Crissman, and Carter Crissman.

He will be buried at the Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home next to his parents.

The family would like to acknowledge and thank the medical staff of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, Texas for the wonderful care they gave James in his final days.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.earthmanresthavenfuneralhome.com for the Griffin family.