Kenneth Ray Griffin

Kenneth grew up mostly in the small Texas panhandle town of Sunray Texas where he attended K-12. After graduating from high school and doing a short stint in college, Kenneth served in the United States Navy from 1952 to 1956 earning a Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal and United Nations Service Medal. After being honorably discharged using the skills he had developed in the Navy, Kenneth worked in various disciplines in Louisiana, Tennessee and then finally returning to the great state of Texas in 1966. He continued utilizing his skills in various small Texas towns until he finally found his final and permanent job at Texas Marine Supply in Houston Texas.

There, selling marine coatings and paint, he was known as one of the best “paint peddlers” along the entire Gulf Coast area. Kenneth sold coatings and paints that were applied to the hulls and decks of ships, barges and various vessels of the sea. In the 70s, Ken sold paint that protected the hull and deck of one of the most amazing oceanic research vessels known to mankind, the Calypso. The Calypso was operated by the fascinating marine researcher, undersea explorer and filmmaker, Jacques Cousteau. Kenneth retired from Texas Marine Supply in 1994 at the age of 62.

Kenneth was an avid outdoorsman enjoying golf, fishing, car restorations, woodworking, hunting and so much more. He was witty, had lots of funny sayings and kept everyone on guard with his unique satire, which sometimes could be quite colorful.

Kenneth is survived by his wife Bobby; Son and daughter-in-law, David and Angie Griffin; daughter and son-in-law, Tracy and Jim Giles; Grandsons: Robert Griffin, Kenneth Griffin and wife Lacie; Aaron Giles and wife Ashley; Cody Giles and wife Liz; and granddaughter Kristen Giles. He’s also survived by his great-grandsons, Jaxson and Jace Giles; and great-granddaughters, Ellie Griffin and Braelyn Giles.

Kenneth will be missed by all of his family members and so many friends of the community, of his past schools and his military acquaintances. However, everyone knows he is in a wonderful place wrapped in the arms of our creator.

A visitation for Kenneth will be held Friday, August 13, 2021 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Forest Park East Funeral Home, 21620 Gulf Fwy, Webster, TX 77598.

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