Graham Carter Griffin

Born on August 10, 1934, in Chandler, Texas, Graham was the son of the late James Maxey Griffin and Mildred Ione (Carter) Griffin. A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, he honorably served his country during the Korean Conflict.

On March 2, 1957, Graham married the love of his life, Sandra Sue (Reynolds) Griffin, in Beaumont, Texas. Together, they shared 65 wonderful years filled with love, laughter, and faith. The couple enjoyed traveling the country in their RV, attending church, and sharing countless conversations with friends and strangers alike. Graham never met a stranger and was known for his warm, engaging personality.

Graham found joy in the simple things in life like fishing, fellowship, and family. A devoted member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Kountze, his faith guided him throughout his life and was evident in his kindness and generosity.

He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sandra; his son, Kenneth “Ken” Graham Griffin; daughter, Donna Marie Orta; and his parents.

Graham is survived by his loving daughter, Peggy Sue Cothern and her husband, Fairley; his brother, Charles Griffin and wife, Irene; sister, Maxine Royse and husband, Cecil; his “daughter-in-love” Gwinda Griffin and “son-in-love” Gus Orta; grandchildren, Tina Moss and husband Kent, Kendra Griffin, Kalie Fraser and husband Nathan, Kaitlyn Griffin, Klaire Stiles and husband Merritt, Cody Orta, and Chelsea Orta; great-grandchildren, Emily Moss, Alyson Moss, Kynlei Guillory, Jymma Guillory, Graisyn Guillory, Owen Fraser, Blue Fraser, Isaiah Peckham, Austin Sassine, and Aubre "CoCo" Sassine; along with numerous other cherished family members and friends.

Graham was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by all who knew him. His legacy of love, service, and faith will live on through his family and the many lives he touched.