Russell "Wayne" Griffin
January 28, 1942 ~ October 14, 2025
Born in: Nash County, NC
Resided in: South Prince George, VA
South Prince George – Russell “Wayne” Griffin, age 83, passed away after a long and courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Born in Nash County, NC on January 28, 1942, he was the son of the late George Russell Griffin and Hazel Ardeline Fisher Griffin. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Oliver Daniel “Dan” Griffin and William “Kip” Clifton Griffin.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Rita Merhout Griffin; his daughter, Kelly Filizola; his son, Christopher Griffin and wife, Stacey; his grandchildren, Madeleine Filizola, Katherine Griffin, and Nathan Griffin; his brother, Robert Griffin and wife, Judy; and several nieces, nephews, extended family members, and good friends.
A Graveside Service to celebrate Wayne’s life will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Red Oak Cemetery, 7724 Red Oak Blvd., Red Oak, NC 27868. Visitation with the family will be following the Graveside Service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Wayne’s name to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 223 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 350, Chicago, IL 60606.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Graveside Service: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Russell "Wayne" Griffin 's name.
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
223 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 350
Chicago,
IL
60606
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Wayne worked with me at Petersburg Ford ( more recently known as Crossroads) for many years. He always livened the place up and I consider him a very dear friend. My condolences to the family. He will be remembered by his Crossroads family!