William “Kip” Clifton Griffin
July 8, 1945 ~ September 23, 2019
RED OAK - William "Kip" Clifton Griffin, age 74, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019. He was born in Nash County on July 8, 1945, son of the late George Russell Griffin and Hazel Fisher Griffin. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Oliver Daniel "Dan" Griffin.
Kip retired in 2016 after 50 years of driving trucks for various companies in Rocky Mount. He also retired from Red Oak Fire Department with over 30 years of service. Kip was a member of Red Oak Baptist Church, the Rocky Mount Elks Lodge, and Rocky Mount Moose Lodge. He enjoyed "hanging out" with his son and daughter, keeping up with his grandchildren, and playing cards. Kip served in the Army Reserves and as an auxiliary deputy for Nash County Sheriff's Office and auxiliary police officer for Nashville Police Department. Kip was a loving father, brother and a friend to all who knew him.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, daughter, Tammy Herakovich and husband, Brad, of Red Oak; and son, Donnie Daniels and wife, Missy, of Red Oak. He also leaves behind grandchildren, Alex "Jabo" Herakovich, Andrew "Sheep Dog" Herakovich, Brittany "Princess" Daniels, Josh "Joshu" Daniels, and Matthew "Matt-Matt" Daniels; brothers, Robert Griffin and wife, Judy, of Red Oak, and Wayne Griffin and wife, Rita, of Petersburg, VA.
The family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Red Oak Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Chris Fowler officiating.
The family would like to say a special thank you to the Red Oak Baptist Church Ramp Ministry and to UNC Nash Health Care Systems Hospice & Palliative Care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department, P. O. Box 410, Red Oak, NC 27868.
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.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
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Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 9/25, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
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Thursday 9/26, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Red Oak Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Chris Fowler officiating.
Cemetery
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Thursday 9/26, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Red Oak Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Chris Fowler officiating.
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Mr.Kip will be missed, Prayers to the family
Rest In Peace my Friend. I will always remember all the great fun times we had in Red Oak, back in the day. May God be with all of your Family and Friends.
R.I.P. former C.S. Henry Transfer driver.
In memory of William Kip Clifton Griffin, Carol Brown lit a candle
In memory of Kip I light this candle. Kip was a good friend and I will miss him. I really like his posted picture, it captures him and his personality just perfect.
Rest in Peace Mr. Kip. I enjoyed all of our breakfasts at Red Oak Cafe back in the day! You always made me laugh!
In memory of William Kip Clifton Griffin, Leigh Faulkner Joyner lit a candle
We always remained friends. He was a good father and a great grandfather. He will be missed.
Wayne and Robert, My memories of Kip, and there are many, are all 50+ years ago as kids growing up, riding bikes, playing basketball in the RO gym, wiffle ball in our back yard, me Bunny and Kip camping out in the upstairs of our garage and calling the upstairs our club house and talking about girls! I regret that I am unable to attend the service as wife and I are in Waynesville camping this week. Please accept my condolences for your loss. I hope you all are well. Cousin Slick Griffin
So sorry to hear about the passing of Kip. Several years have passed since we had spoken or had seen each other but will always remember the good times we had. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Tammy and Donnie, Sorry for your loss. He will be missed. I will always remember him loving my homemade banana pudding. It was just like his mom, and our grandma, made it.
In memory of William Kip Clifton Griffin, Kelly Filizola lit a candle
Robert, sorry to hear about the loss of your brother……..prayers for peace in this difficult time. Barbara