Taylor Howard Griffin

Taylor H. Griffin, 52 of St. Simons Island, died Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 9AM Friday, March 18, 2011 at The Brunswick Country Club with Tom Stephenson officiating. A family graveside interment will follow Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 11AM in Omega Cemetery in Baxley, Georgia. Pallbearers will be Richard Lackeman, Trent Antonio, Terry Deaton, Kelly Day, Robbie Montgomery, Caray Sharpe, Dale Claxton, and Roger Howard.

Born November 23, 1958 in Bibb County Georgia to Howard R. and Carolene T. Griffin, he was a professional golfer. A former resident of Thomasville, Georgia and Athens, Georgia, Mr. Griffin was a graduate of Thomasville High School Class of 1976 and played on the 1974 National Championship Football Team. While living in Athens he was one of Kelley’s boys with the YMCA and was also a member of Beech Haven Baptist Church. Mr. Griffin moved to Glynn County in the early 1990’s. Most recently he played on the Sunbelt Seniors Golf Tour and was an active member of Brunswick Country Club. He was preceded in death by his mother Carolene T. Griffin.

Survivors include his wife of 10 years, Jean H. Griffin of St. Simons Island, his father, Howard R. Griffin of Baxley, a sister, Cynthia G. Stephenson and husband Tom of Athens, three nieces and one nephew, several aunts and uncles.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5PM until 7 PM at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home. www.edomillerandsons.com