Mr. William "Sam" Griffin

He was born April 21, 1927 in Glenville, Ga., to Bernie Shelton Griffin and Ida Huey Deal Griffin. He was preceded in death by a son, James William Griffin, and his parents, brothers, and sisters,

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Cathryn Parker Griffin; children: son, John Griffin (Nancy); 3 daughters, Cathy Porter (Kenny), Patricia Williams (Michael), Betty Jo Harris (Michael); sister, Shirley White (Gerald), grandchildren: Kristen Willoughby (Michael), Krystle White (Ross) Candice Minish (Steve), Nikki King, Ashley King, Ron Griffin, Jamie Griffin, Beth Andrews (Herbert), 14 great grandchildren, Sister in Laws: Peggy Griffin and Myrtle Jo Griffin, several nieces and nephews, and a dog named “Sweetie”.

Sam was a veteran having served in WW II, in the U.S. Coast Guard as a Seaman 1st Class in the American Theatre. He was a member of many organizations including American Legion Post # 135, Past Commander of DAV Chapter # 8, and he was very active in Masonic Orders, being a member of Acacia Lodge # 452, F. & A.M.’s; Past Master of Coastal Daylight Lodge # 750, F. & A. M’s, and was very active in the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, where he was presented with his 33rd Degree, and he was also a member of Alee Shrine Temple.

Sam was a member o First Christian Church, where he served in many capacities, including serving on the Board of Elders.

Sam was retired from Backus Cadillac Company, where he worked in Automotive Sales for over 40 years, in the Savannah Area.

Visitation: 5 – 7 p.m. Friday at Fairhaven Funeral Home – Hubert C. Baker Chapel, 7415 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, Ga 31406.

Funeral Services: 2 p.m. Saturday in the Hubert C. Baker Chapel, with Rev. Heath Coker, Pastor of First Christian Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Masonic Section, with Masonic Graveside Services being conducted by PGM Clyde Griffin, and Coastal Daylight Lodge # 750, F. & A.M’s.

Active pallbearers will be: Michael Willoughby, Ross White, Steve Minish, Tommy Griffin, Mike Pierce, and Bryan Griffin.

The family wishes to Thank, Hospice Savannah and Mamie Hayes for all their outstanding care during his illness.

Remembrances: First Christian Church, Hospice Savannah, Inc., or Georgia Animal Rescue and Defense, 100 Dichroic Dragon Drive, Pembroke, Ga 31321.

Fairhaven Funeral Home – Hubert C. Baker Chapel

Savannah, Ga 31406

912-927-1999

www.fairhavenfuneralhome.net