Of Jackson, Michigan went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at the age of 48. He is survived by his children, Nicholas Griffin and Thaddeus Griffin; siblings, Alberta Wilkins, Orlando Bartholomew Wilkins, Delois Wilkins and Geraldine Graham Tate; the mother of his children, Julia Griffin; God Mother, Missionary Vivian Vaughn as well as a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, loving family members and friends. Mr. Griffin is proceeded in death by his mother, Missionary Delois Jean Wilkins-Griffin-Hodges and his father, O.B. Griffin. Tony confessed Christ at an early age at Morning Star Church Of God In Christ in Cleveland Mississippi. He was a member of the Faith Temple Church Of God In Christ under the leadership of Pastor Walker. Tony graduated from Jackson High School and served in the United States Army. He graduated from L’Ecole Culinary School in Curdova, Tennessee. He was a great father with a wonderful sense of humor. He loved to laugh and cook. He was proud to have been a Master Chef. He also drove for the Yellow Cab Company in Memphis Tennessee. He loved to travel especially highway travel. He touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed by us all, but never forgotten. Rest easy baby brother, we love you. The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers, kind words and calls during this difficult time. Arrangements are entrusted to Patience-Montgomery Funeral Home (406 First Street Jackson, Mi. 49201). Cremation has taken occurred and the family will receive friends for a Memorial Visitation at Patience-Montgomery Funeral Home on Saturday, August 8, 2020 from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. In keeping with Covid-19 guidelines, visitors will be reminded to practice social distancing and wear a face covering.
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