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Ray "Neil" Griffin Sr.

1940 - 2020

Ray "Neil" Griffin Sr. obituary, 1940-2020, Charleston, SC

BORN

1940

DIED

2020

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James A. Dyal Funeral Home

303 S. Main Street

Summerville, South Carolina

Ray Griffin Obituary

Ray "Neil" Griffin, Sr. N. Charleston - Ray Neil Griffin, Sr, 80, of North Charleston, husband of Hazel "Dean" Ricks Griffin, passed away on October 30, 2020 at his residence. A gathering of friends and family will be held on Monday, November 2, 2020 from 1 o'clock to 2 o'clock at James A. Dyal Funeral Home. A memorial service will begin at 2 o'clock. Neil was born on September 2, 1940 in Perry, GA, son of the late Marvin and Ruby Griffin. He retired with 30 years of service from the FAA. He was the owner of F & G builders. Neil was also a member of the Shiner VIP Jesters. Survivors, including his wife of 61 years are: son: Ray Neil Griffin, Jr. of Summerville; daughter: Anita Griffin Collier (Scott) of Youngs Island; two granddaughters: Lauren Grace Griffin and Emily Brooke Griffin; grandson: Griffin Augustus Ruff; brother: Teddy Griffin (Debra); four sisters: Theresa Barker (Harris), Janice Hinshaw, Peggy Averyt (Dave) and Karen Beason (Jimmy). A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843)873-4040. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Oct. 30 to Oct. 31, 2020.

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Wesley Fisher

October 31, 2020

Neil was one of my favorite people during my early years in FAA. He and Dean treated me like family when I was training at Biloxi and awaiting the birth of my daughter back home. I'll always remember his friendly smile and sense of humor, and willingness to help.

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