Willie Griffin, 65, of Columbia, MO passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021. A visitation will be held from 10:00 am - 11:00 am, Saturday, June 19, 2021 followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am, both at Memorial Funeral Home 1217 Business Loop 70 West Columbia. Burial to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Willie was born October 11, 1955, in Columbia, the only child of James (Junior) E., Jr. and Lois (Puddin) Weable Griffin. He was a Hickman High School Alum. In his younger years he worked at the Stein Club as a bartender, before beginning a long career in Construction. On April 22, 1982 he married Friedericke (Freddie) Konold Griffin and started his family while living in Texas. They returned to Columbia to be near family in 1986.
He loved to work and took great pride in his craft as a builder and wood-worker. He was an excellent cook and skilled at BBQ and smoking meats. He enjoyed family gatherings with his extended family while playing cards, eating tasty food and having a good time. He adored his time with his “Little Buddy”, Forrest.
He is survived by his daughter, Susan (Matt) Kohler of Maryland Heights, MO and their son, Forrest; his mother, Lois (Puddin) Griffin, and a loving extended family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Freddie in 2007 and by his father Junior in 1991.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to lungcancerresearchfoundation.org
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