James Carl Griffin Sr., 88, of Blackshear, passed away Monday afternoon, January 22, 2024, at his residence, following a short illness.
Born March 13, 1935, in Eustis, Florida, he was a son of the late James William “Jim” and Ada Pauline Tillman Griffin. Living most of his life in Pierce County, he quit school at an early age due to the death of his father. He went to work to help support his mother and siblings and was the longtime owner and operator of Carl Griffin Logging Company.
He was an avid Georgia Bulldog and Golden State Warriors fan, enjoyed listening to the Pierce County Bears games on the radio and loved to garden, especially red potatoes and mustard greens.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Annette Henderson Griffin; a son, James Carl “Jay” Griffin Jr.; two siblings and in-laws, Oscar Griffin (Nina) and Patsy Bennett Clark (Archie) and a brother-in-law, Gator Griner.
Survivors include three children, Terry Lynn Griffin, Tammy A. Griffin and Thomas Neal Griffin (wife MaryJane), all of Blackshear; two grandchildren, Miranda Annette Griffin and Thomas Blake Minchew (wife Victoria); two great-grandchildren, Sophia Minchew and Buxton Minchew; four siblings, Colleen Griffin, Eleanor Griner and Pat Griffin, all of Blackshear, and Betty Ammons (husband Danny), Jesup; special companion, Betty Hood, Alma; special friend, Timmy Hood, Alma and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, from the chapel of Hart Funeral Home.
Interment will follow in the Blackshear City Cemetery.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.hartfh.com.
Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
