Mr. Roy Lee Griffin

Private Services will be held.

He was born on December 27, 1935, to Samuel T. Griffin and Dessie Mae (Bolton) Griffin in Charleston, SC.

Roy proudly served his country for 31 years in the United States Air Force, fulfilling both active-duty and reserve commitments before retiring as a Master Sergeant. His dedication to service continued through his 26 years as a civil servant at the Charleston Naval Shipyard.

Outside of his service and work, Roy found happiness in life's simple pleasures. Roy loved spending time with family and friends camping at the lake and being on the water. He also loved all things car related especially hot rods, and he spent many hours “piddling” in his garage. Above all, he loved being surrounded by his family and friends.

Roy was the loving and devoted husband of Joyce, the love of his life. Together, they recently celebrated 63 beautiful years of marriage, sharing a lifetime of love and commitment to one another.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel T. and Dessie M. Griffin; and brothers, Thomas E. Griffin and William F. Griffin.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Joyce W. Griffin; daughter, Cynthia (Terry) Hughes; his niece, who is like a daughter, Kelly (Dan) Hostetter; and nephew, Jason (Amber)Donohue and their 6 children He is the devoted “PaPa” to his grandchildren, Candis Harstad, Trever Harstad, Taylor Austin, Jameson Hostetter and Jackson Hostetter; and three great-grandchildren; and a host of additional family and friends to cherish his memory.

Arrangements entrusted to Carolina Memorial Funeral Home, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406.