My Dad was born in Columbia, S.C. to Mary Russ Griffin and Luther Griffin on August 19, 1934. After graduating high school, he joined the US Air Force.  During his military career he served with the USAFSS and was awarded numerous remarkable commendations.  He retired as a MSgt in 1973 with 22 Years of service.  He then became a Civil Servant at Kelly AFB for an additional 17 years.

He graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, became a CPA and a Tax Accountant.

He was in the middle of his busiest season when he was struck ill.  From his hospital bed he continued to give guidance to his numerous loyal clients.

He enjoyed a good game of golf with his friends, but the argument over who was a better golfer

he enjoyed even more.  He loved a good political argument, a good Western or War Movie, but

most of all he enjoyed a good meal, especially if someone else was paying for it.  He loved his

South Carolina Gamecocks but also his San Antonio Spurs. He displayed his famous sense of humor until the end.

He was preceded in death by his parents Mary & Luther Griffin, his beloved grandparents Gussie Mae and Walter Griffin and his devoted wife Brigitte Griffin.

He is survived by his loving daughter Monika Popilek, his loving wife Alma Griffin, step children Lisa Conaway, Lonnie & Joseph Benavides, his adoring "Sis" Shirley Garrick and her children Judie VanPatten and Scott & Sam Garrick and numerous cousins in South Carolina, along with his granddaughter Megan Conaway and numerous cousins.

He was a man of honor and integrity with a strong faith and willingness to serve God.  He loved his country and his family.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Visitation will begin Wednesday, May 17th at 5:00 P.M.in The Angelus Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M.

Funeral Mass will be offered Thursday, May 18th at 12:30 P.M. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church of which he had been a long time member.

Interment will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 2:30 P.M. with full military honors.

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you may make a donation in his memory to the local chapter of the American Cancer Society, 8115 Datapoint Dr., San Antonio, TX 78229 or at donate.cancer.org/

I won the lottery the day

you became my Dad.

"There's a hole in my

heart the shape of you"

- Daddy's little girl.

And "Bubba", I will

forever miss you,

Love "Sis".