Charles Malcolm Griffin

Charles M. Griffin, age 81, went to be with Lord on August 27, 2017. He was born on January 24, 1936 in San Antonio, TX to Floyd & Lurene Griffin. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend who will be dearly missed. He graduated from Jefferson High School (class of 1954) and later joined the Army National Guard. He married Dorathea “Dottie” O. Schwope and were married for 61 years. He went to Texas A & M, Trinity University and graduated from the University of Houston Pharmacy School. He loved to ranch and was the 4th generation on the Decker Ranch in Hondo, TX.

He was a member of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association; a Life Member of the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo; Triune Lodge; Alzafar Shrine; State Pharmacy Association; and Bexar County Pharmacy Association.

He owned Dellview Pharmacy for over 16 years. He then worked and retired from the Alamo Heights Pharmacy.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and grandson, John “J.T.” Tarro.

He is survived by his loving wife Dorathea “Dottie” Schwope Griffin; 2 children, Charla Tarro- Pawelek & husband Charlie and Charles J. Griffin & wife Denise; 3 grandchildren, Chandra Tarro, Hilton Schweitzer & wife Hattie and Erin Griffin; 2 step-grandchildren, Macy and Logan Pawelek; 1 great-granddaughter, Fallyn Schweitzer; numerous other family members and close friends.

Visitation will be 5-7p.m., Thursday, August 31, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be 12 noon, Friday, September 1, 2017 at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Condolences may be offered at www.sunsetfuneralhomesa.com.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzafar Shrine Transportation Fund, 901 N Loop 1604, San Antonio, TX 78232 or to a charity of your choice.