Otis J. Griffin
Portsmouth - Otis Jennings Griffin, 85, peacefully departed this life on May 12, 2014. He was born in Gaston County, N.C. on November 6, 1928 and later moved to Virginia with the love of his life, wife and friend, Mary Elizabeth Griffin. They were married almost 60 years in a union that was an inspiration. He cherished and loved his family and the many family gatherings. He also loved fishing, golf and traveling.
He leaves behind to treasure many wonderful memories his son Mike Griffin and wife Shona; daughter Sherry McCormick and husband Dana; grandchildren David, Kevin, Lindsey and Lorey; great-grandchildren Chelsea, Riley, Ashton, Holden and D.J.; and one great-great-grandson, Jason.
He will long be remembered for his kindness, sensitivity and love for the outdoors.
A celebration of his life will be 1 p.m. Friday, May 16, at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel by Rev. Doug Ellenberger. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Alliance Christian Church at 5809 Portsmouth Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23701.
www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com
Published in The Virginian Pilot on May 14, 2014
Early Bio- Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Shop 56-00110, Apprentice Pipefitter, Appointed 2/2/1953, Completed 2/4/1957.
BORN: Otis Jennings Crider to John Crider & Estelle (Bamgardner Clour Calore Claus Cloer), they divorced before 1930 and has was probably adopted by Otis Griffin (FAG 84467581) who raised him and his brother James Paul Crider Crowder, from 1930 on.
Portsmouth - Otis Jennings Griffin, 85, peacefully departed this life on May 12, 2014. He was born in Gaston County, N.C. on November 6, 1928 and later moved to Virginia with the love of his life, wife and friend, Mary Elizabeth Griffin. They were married almost 60 years in a union that was an inspiration. He cherished and loved his family and the many family gatherings. He also loved fishing, golf and traveling.
He leaves behind to treasure many wonderful memories his son Mike Griffin and wife Shona; daughter Sherry McCormick and husband Dana; grandchildren David, Kevin, Lindsey and Lorey; great-grandchildren Chelsea, Riley, Ashton, Holden and D.J.; and one great-great-grandson, Jason.
He will long be remembered for his kindness, sensitivity and love for the outdoors.
A celebration of his life will be 1 p.m. Friday, May 16, at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel by Rev. Doug Ellenberger. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Alliance Christian Church at 5809 Portsmouth Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23701.
www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com
Published in The Virginian Pilot on May 14, 2014
Early Bio- Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Shop 56-00110, Apprentice Pipefitter, Appointed 2/2/1953, Completed 2/4/1957.
BORN: Otis Jennings Crider to John Crider & Estelle (Bamgardner Clour Calore Claus Cloer), they divorced before 1930 and has was probably adopted by Otis Griffin (FAG 84467581) who raised him and his brother James Paul Crider Crowder, from 1930 on.
Otis J. Griffin
Portsmouth - Otis Jennings Griffin, 85, peacefully departed this life on May 12, 2014. He was born in Gaston County, N.C. on November 6, 1928 and later moved to Virginia with the love of his life, wife and friend, Mary Elizabeth Griffin. They were married almost 60 years in a union that was an inspiration. He cherished and loved his family and the many family gatherings. He also loved fishing, golf and traveling.
He leaves behind to treasure many wonderful memories his son Mike Griffin and wife Shona; daughter Sherry McCormick and husband Dana; grandchildren David, Kevin, Lindsey and Lorey; great-grandchildren Chelsea, Riley, Ashton, Holden and D.J.; and one great-great-grandson, Jason.
He will long be remembered for his kindness, sensitivity and love for the outdoors.
A celebration of his life will be 1 p.m. Friday, May 16, at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel by Rev. Doug Ellenberger. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Alliance Christian Church at 5809 Portsmouth Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23701.
www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com
Published in The Virginian Pilot on May 14, 2014
Early Bio- Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Shop 56-00110, Apprentice Pipefitter, Appointed 2/2/1953, Completed 2/4/1957.
BORN: Otis Jennings Crider to John Crider & Estelle (Bamgardner Clour Calore Claus Cloer), they divorced before 1930 and has was probably adopted by Otis Griffin (FAG 84467581) who raised him and his brother James Paul Crider Crowder, from 1930 on.
Portsmouth - Otis Jennings Griffin, 85, peacefully departed this life on May 12, 2014. He was born in Gaston County, N.C. on November 6, 1928 and later moved to Virginia with the love of his life, wife and friend, Mary Elizabeth Griffin. They were married almost 60 years in a union that was an inspiration. He cherished and loved his family and the many family gatherings. He also loved fishing, golf and traveling.
He leaves behind to treasure many wonderful memories his son Mike Griffin and wife Shona; daughter Sherry McCormick and husband Dana; grandchildren David, Kevin, Lindsey and Lorey; great-grandchildren Chelsea, Riley, Ashton, Holden and D.J.; and one great-great-grandson, Jason.
He will long be remembered for his kindness, sensitivity and love for the outdoors.
A celebration of his life will be 1 p.m. Friday, May 16, at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel by Rev. Doug Ellenberger. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Alliance Christian Church at 5809 Portsmouth Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23701.
www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com
Published in The Virginian Pilot on May 14, 2014
Early Bio- Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Shop 56-00110, Apprentice Pipefitter, Appointed 2/2/1953, Completed 2/4/1957.
BORN: Otis Jennings Crider to John Crider & Estelle (Bamgardner Clour Calore Claus Cloer), they divorced before 1930 and has was probably adopted by Otis Griffin (FAG 84467581) who raised him and his brother James Paul Crider Crowder, from 1930 on.
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