DeWayne was born on September 24, 1961, in Bainbridge, Georgia; the son of Joseph Edward Griffin and Edith Gordon Todd. DeWayne grew up in Columbus and graduated from Kendrick High School. He married Karen Hannah in 1987; together they had two sons.
DeWayne worked doing construction work for several years before becoming disabled to an injury. When he was able he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and attending Corner Stone Church. He loved life, cherishing each and every day. DeWayne lived by the Bible, he loved the Georgia Bulldawgs, and he loved his family, especially his sons whom he taught to be strong men.
DeWayne is preceded in death by: his father, Joseph Edward Griffin; and step-father Arthur Ronald Todd. DeWayne is survived by: His wife Karen; two sons, Bo Wesley Griffin, Troy DeWayne Griffin; three sisters, Sheila (Gary) Zimmer, Joyce (Tom) Gruschow, Cindi (Leonard) Beech; his mother, Edith Gordon Todd; two brothers, Arty (Gail) Todd; Joey Griffin; and numerous family members and friends that will cherish his memory.
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