A.L. Griffin, 84, graduated to Heaven on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at Rex Rehab and Nursing Care Center in Raleigh NC. A.L. was an only child. He was born in Hickory, NC on September 30, 1925. He grew up and lived in Fairmont NC for the majority of his life. A.L. was a Seaman 1st Class in the United States Navy during World War II.

A.L. was retired from the general mercantile business that he ran with his father called: M.S. Griffin & Son in the 1970\\chr(39)s. He was also involved with farming.

The Lord gifted A.L. with a beautiful tenor voice. He enjoyed singing praises to His Lord and was an active member in the First Baptist Church Choir for many years.

A.L. had a kind and caring heart for others. He always had a smile and encouraging words to share with everyone he met. He was a beloved father and best buddy to his daughter.

He was preceded in death by his father, Memory Silas Griffin and his mother, Katherine Jones Griffin and also his wife, Peggy Mitchell Griffin.

Surviving are his daughter Katherine Griffin of Raleigh NC, first cousin Lola Nye of Orrum, NC and first cousin Mary Louse Cowdrick of Chapel Hill, NC; three sister in laws: Mary Efird of Kinston, NC, Ruth Miller of Casper, WY and Marjorie Parker of Monroe, NC.

The memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Floyd Funeral Services Chapel with the Rev. Jessie Yarbrough officiating. Burial will be in the Fairmont Cemetery.

The Family will receive friends from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Floyd Funeral Services Chapel on Saturday, February 13, 2010.

In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 663, Fairmont NC 28340 (Music Fund).