Richard Griffin

Rick went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 27, 2021 in Orlando,FL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert H. and Mary B. Griffin; and his brother Roy B. Griffin.

He is survived by his children, Scott W. Griffin (Genea), Bobby L. Griffin and William B. Griffin; his sister Patricia L. Griffin; his grandchildren, Destiny Shannon, Daisy Griffin, Austin Shaffer, Christal Griffin, Rhiannon Griffin, Candi Kay Griffin and Kaleb Griffin; and his 3 great-grandchildren. Rick was also survived by his cousins, Don Emerson (Sally), Jim Griffin (Paula), Ken Griffin and Bill Griffin (Vicki), and many friends.

Rick, though born in Tulsa,OK, was a longtime resident of Orlando,FL. He graduated from East Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte, NC, where he also studied economics at Central Piedmont Community College. He worked for over 20 years driving a forklift with Superfoods Warehouse, and also almost 20 years for Tarmac Concrete as a cement mixer truck driver. He showed his skills by winning first place in the 1999 Central Florida Regional Truck Driving Rodeo.

His major joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Rick studied Martial Arts from which he learned his Ninja-Like movement and a shoulder pinch he often used on his teenagers to get their attention. He loved sitting on the porch of the family cabin in Oklahoma. He enjoyed his Harley Davidson, camping, fishing and watching Western and Sci Fi movies. He was a very generous man, had a sharp wit, and loved a good joke. Like his father, Rick often gave his family and friends nicknames and would re-create other names of things for his own amusement. Rick was proud to be a lifetime member of the NRA and was a superb marksman.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Graveside Service on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 2:00 pm in Evergreen Cemetery in Gulfport, MS. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME in Gulfport is serving the family.

In Lieu of flowers, the family would like donations sent to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202 or www.diabetes.org