David William 'Bill' Griffin

Nahunta- David William “Bill” Griffin, 84 of Nahunta, passed away Tuesday (July 18, 2017) at Bayview Nursing Home following an extended illness.

Born in Waresboro, GA., his parents were Avery C. Griffin and Edna Lee Griffin. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Emmie Hickox Howell Griffin; his stepdaughter, Yvonne Queen; granddaughter, Sandra Ann Westberry; great grandson, T.J. Reeves; 2 sisters, Julia Crews, and Jeanette Smith; 3 brothers, A.C. Griffin, Wallace Griffin, and Elmer Lee.

Bill was a member of Mt. Zion Christian Church. He worked many years in Public Works for the City of Nahunta and enjoyed watching TV, spending time with his family, and taking his grandkids on vacation.

Survivors include his stepdaughter, who he loved as a daughter, and her husband, Evelyn Strickland (Buster), of Nahunta; 3 grandchildren and their spouses, Donald Ray Queen, Teresa Johns (Richard), Harvey Strickland (Sandra); 3 great grandchildren, Renee Fowler (Dale), Dustin Johns, Thomas Johns (Jadison). Also several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

A Funeral Service will be held Friday (July 21, 2017) at 11AM at Frye Funeral Home with Rev. Hilton Morgan officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Burial will follow in High Bluff Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Harvey Strickland, Dustin Johns, Richard Johns, Dale Fowler, Tom Wirth, Gene Solano, and Mike Mayatt.

Honorary Pallbearers will be City of Nahunta Employees.

Family and Pallbearers are asked to meet at the Funeral Home Friday by 10:30A.M.

The family will be receiving friends at the residence of Evelyn and Buster Strickland; 4503 Buffalo Creek Dr. Nahunta, GA. 31553.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing our online registry at fryefh.com.