Earlin L. Griffin Sr. passed away peacefully on February 8, 2018 at the age of 96 years. Beloved husband of the late Irmalee McMahon Griffin. Father of Rebecca Griffin Grunewald (George), Bonnie Griffin and the late Earlin L. Griffin Jr. Grandfather of Greg, Doug and Enid and great-grandfather of nine.
Brother of the late Hazel Griffin Gollmer (Uncle Jimmy), Joe Griffin (Margaret) and Calvin Griffin (Aunt Sis). Son of the late Clifton L. Griffin and Edith Zeringue Griffin. Also survived by other loving relatives.
Earlin served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard and later retired from Southern Bell (South Central Bell) after 42 years of dedicated service. He and his beloved Irmalee loved to dance at the “Jefferson Orleans” and were members of the Dance Lover’s Club and The Latinaire’s Dance Club. As a teenager, his love for boxing developed. He won titles as a young man and loved to watch local talents in the ring. Even as the years went by, he never missed a match on TV. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of Heart of Hospice and to Ashley, R.N. for the loving care and compassion given to Earlin.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOMES, 1300 Vallette Street, Algiers, LA on Thursday, February 15, 2018 from 9 AM to 11 AM. A Funeral Mass will follow. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park.
For directions or to view and sign the online guest book, please visit:
www.mothefunerals.com
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