James Harold Griffin, 80, of Hickory, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Carolina Caring. Born October 13, 1940 in Buncombe County, NC, he was the son of the late Floyd Griffin and Gerty Mae Rogers Griffin. He previously was employed in the furniture industry.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Emily Ruth Eams; and son, Daryl Griffin.
James is survived by his wife of 33 years, Gaynell Bowman Griffin of Hickory, daughter, Debbie Cale and husband Eddie of Ellendale; sons, Dale Griffin of Hickory, Jeffrey Griffin and wife Lorie of Bethlehem, Daniel Griffin of Bethlehem and Gary Griffin and wife Melia of Hickory; 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 1, 2021 in the Chapel of Drum Funeral Home in Hickory with Rev. George Fredell officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to Hour of Truth Church, 173 Horseshoe Lake Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092.
Pallbearers to honor Mr. Griffin are Jeff Atkins, Kevin Bentley, Mike Auton, Jeff Boggs, Billy Ross, Eric Heskett.
Condolences may be sent to the Griffin family at www.drumfh-hickory.com.
The Griffin family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Drum Funeral Home in Hickory.
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