Alfred D. Griffin

A.D. Griffin, Sr; 92, a civic leader from Davie, Florida passed away on August 9, 2013 at Plantation General Hospital. Born in Davie, Florida on May 11, 1921, one of eight children born to William Alfred and Anna Dolores (Zanetti) Griffin. A lifelong resident of Davie, Mr. Griffin attended Davie Elementary School and graduated from Fort Lauderdale High School. In 1943 he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corp during WW II, serving as a Staff Sergeant.

He was co-founder of Griffin Brothers Co., a landscaping and paving contractor in South Florida. A.D. was a founding member of the Davie Chamber of Commerce, member of the American Legion, the Davie Methodist Church and several other organizations and former member of the Broward Drainage Board.

Survived by two sons, Al (Kim) Griffin, Chuck (Jean) Griffin and daughter, Debbie Griffin, grandchildren, Amanda, Hunter, Austin, Chelsea, Mick and Matt and great-grandchildren, Molly, Connor, Holden, Bella, Beckett and Tinley. Also survived by his brother Howard Griffin.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Mary Catherine (Anderson) Griffin in 2003, four brothers and 2 sisters.

Visitation on Wednesday, August 14th from 5:00 ~ 8:00 P.M. at Fred Hunters Davie Memorial Home, 2401 South University Drive in Davie. Funeral Service on Thursday at 1:00 P.M. at the Davie United Methodist Church, 6500 SW 47 Street in Davie. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Burial will follow at Hollywood Memorial Garden Cemetery in Hollywood.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in memory of A.D. may be made to The James Jr. Fund Inc for Children, 4907 Umbrella Tree Lane, Ft. Lauderdale FL. 33319