William Griffin, "Bill"'s Obituary
Sherrills Ford – Bill Griffin, 77 of passed away peacefully on September 1, 2015
He was born January 25, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois. He retired from the US Navy in 1974 as E-9 Master Chief after 20 years of service, along with retiring from McGuire Nuclear Station in Huntersville, North Carolina in 2003.
Bill loved life, his family, the lake, his dogs and the Chicago Bears. He will be missed dearly by so many people that knew and loved him.
He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Griffin of Chicago Illinois. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his sister Patricia Griffin Jancich and daughter Colleen Louise Griffin. Bill is survived by his wife Judy Griffin, daughters, Bonnie Griffin Phillips, Wendy Griffin Presley, Laura Griffin McPherson, Kim Allsup, Debbie Mathis and son Michael William Griffin along with 18 beautiful grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Friday, September 4th. 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at James Funeral Home in Huntersville, NC and online condolences can be made to jamesfuneralhomelkn.com
In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to Hospice of Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC or your local branch.
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