Arlen Glen Griffice Sr.

Arlen Glen Griffice, Sr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. He was a native of Galveston, TX and a resident of Empire, LA. Arlen was born on October 10, 1931 to the late Lillian Holland Griffice and David Henry Griffice. He was an Army Veteran who served during the Korean War. He was the beloved husband of nearly 65 years to Ann Buccaran Griffice. Father of Arla Duplechien, Cathy Matherne (Paul), Bridget Allen (Charles), Buddy Griffice (Marie), Anna Kennair (Ronnie) and the late Veronica Elaine Griffice. Grandfather of Jonathan Buras (Rachel), Michael Vaughn (Aimee), Eric Buras, Alicia Plumer (Donald), T.J. Duplechien, Mary Bordelon (Jason), John Tomasovic (Dora), Sime Tomasovic, Emily Duncan (Vernon), Josh Duplechien (Rachel), Adam Griffice, Brian Duplechien (Lindsey), Joseph Hooker, Ryan Hooker (Diamond), Arron Hooker (Ashley) and the late Marlin Fisher. He was Paw Paw Robot to 32 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his three brothers: Donald Hutchings (late Margaret), David Griffice (Betty) and Larry Griffice (Sue); his brother-in-law Joseph Buccaran (late Janice), sister-in-law Barbara Jurisich and numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, and cousins. Arlen was employed by Brown & Root until his retirement. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and the American Legion. The family would like to express their gratitude to St. Joseph’s Hospice of Baton Rouge. Special thanks to Alicia, Arlen’s oldest granddaughter, for the love and care of her Paw.
Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Visitation at St. Ann Catholic Church, Empire, LA, on Monday, November 22, 2021 from 9:15 AM until Funeral Mass time at 11 AM. Interment St. Patrick Mausoleum, Port Sulphur, LA. Mothe Funeral Homes handled arrangements, visit www.mothefunerals.com to sign the online guestbook. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to St. Ann Catholic Church, 28683 LA-23, Port Sulphur, LA 70083 or Memorial Masses in his honor.