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As received from the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel:
Roger F. Griffin, age 92 of L’Anse, MI, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. He was born in Detroit, MI on November 21, 1927 the son of the late William and Marion (Crisp) Griffin. Roger graduated from Cooley High School in 1946. He married the former Helen G. Allen in Ohio on February 22, 1948. She preceded him in death on May 6, 2008. Roger had been employed as a meat cutter for A&P grocery stores for 43 years, retiring on March 21, 1989. Roger was a former member of the Red Wings Farm Team and enjoyed going to Bingo, fishing, taking rides and feeding the deer.
Roger is survived by his children, Michael (Trudy) Griffin of Vero Beach, FL, Bruce Griffin of Aura, MI, Bill (Neena) Griffin of Clermont, FL, Laura Dault of L’Anse, MI, Tim (Carole) Griffin of Brighton, MI and Tamara (Steve) Still of Howell, MI, 12 grandchildren, Ann, Todd, Kathy, Chris, Jeremy, Nicholas, Amanda, Kimberly, Jeff, Brett, Scott, Sasha, 19 great grandchildren and many great-great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, special friend Bernice Anderson and his best friend and loyal companion Tao. He was preceded in death by wife Helen, granddaughter Lynn and 5 brothers and sisters.
Interment will take place on Friday, May 22, 2020 in Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens in Novi, MI.
Memorials in Rogers honor may be directed to the Humane Society.
Roger’s obituary may also be viewed and condolences sent to the family at www.reidfuneralservicechapel.com
The Reid Funeral Service and Chapel, L’Anse, MI has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
