Ronald (Ronnie) Eugene Griffin of Virginia Beach passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, at Sentara Leigh Memorial Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. He was born June 1, 1949, in Norfolk. Ronnie lived in Virginia Beach for 60 years and attended Kempsville High School. He was a mechanic by trade and had many friends.
Survivors include his wife Lee (Caldwell) Griffin whom he married on July 24, 1969, daughter, Denise (Barry) Pollard, son, Daniel Ferris, grandchildren Drew (Lindsey) Pollard, Sean (Tia) Pollard, Mercedes (Gavin) Smith, Seth Pollard and seven great-grandchildren, sister, Barbara Harrell and brother, Rodney Griffin. He is preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Wessie Griffin, sisters Louise Butler and Sylvia Heisser and great-granddaughter, Maci Rae Roach.
Anyone who has ever met Ronnie was able to experience a certain kind of light. Ronnie’s presence filled the room. He had a way of making everyone around him feel loved, cared for, and protected. Ronnie was the kind of man that you could call and he would be there with no hesitation. To call Ronnie selfless would be an understatement. Even as we are writing this, Ronnie would be laughing and shaking his head as he was the most humble man you have ever met. Ronnie was a family man that adored his wife, kids, grandkids, great grandkids, siblings, parents, and all the loved ones in his life. Ronnie was an example to every man around him. Ronnie lived 53 wonderful years with his wife. The love they shared was apparent to everyone they encountered. They laughed, hugged, joked with each other, and did everything together. Ronnie set the example of how to treat women, how to be a father, how to love others, how to be a strong man, and how to fix anything in the world. Losing Ronnie, Dad, Papa, Pappy, etc. has created a void in our lives that will be filled one day when we are all joined together in heaven. He truly was, “one of a kind”. We love you, we will miss you deeply, and thank you for being the man you have been in all of our lives.
A visitation for Ronnie will be held Friday, March 31, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk, Virginia 23502. A funeral service will occur Friday, March 31, 2023 at 1:00 PM, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk, Virginia 23502. A burial will occur Friday, March 31, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, 6309 E. Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk, Virginia 23502.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.woodlawnnorfolk.com for the Griffin family.
