Roger
Roger Carl Griffin
d. September 16, 2020
Roger Carl Griffin
Arkport
Roger Carl Griffin, 73, of Bailey Hill Road, passed away Wednesday (September 16, 2020) at the Veterans Administration Medic al Center in Bath following a long battle with cancer.
Born in North Hornell November 14, 1946, the son of Carl and Agnes Pryor Griffin , he had resided in the Bishopville area all his life. He was a graduate of Arkport Central School, Class of 1966, and received his associates degree in diesel mechanics. He had been employed as a diesel mechanic at AL Blades in Hornell, and later at Silk Road Transport.
Roger proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He was a 50+ year member of the Almond Grange, the Arkport American Legion, the Hornell VFW and was very active in the Bishopville United Methodist Church.
He was predeceased by his parents, two sisters; Alice Perry and Marjorie Jewell, as well as one brother; Charles Griffin.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 48 years; Gloria Jewell Griffin, his daughter; Marcia Carol (Leonard) Gissendanner of Hilton, his brother; Frank (Corrinne) Griffin of Fremont, and his brother and sister-in-law; Harvey and Mary Jewell of South Dakota, his sister-in-law; Nancy Griffin of Hornell, Four step- grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
To send a remembrance to the family, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook@brownpowersfh. The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director at Bender-Brown &Powers Funeral Home of Hornell.
Honoring Roger’s wishes, there will be no calling hours. A private Memorial Service including Military Honors for the immediate family and invited friends will be held at the Bishopville United Methodist Church. Rev. Pamela Carey with Rev. Dena Stevens officiating. .
Friends may make memorial contributions to: The Bath Veterans Administration Hospital, Hospice Unit, 76 Veterans Way, Bath, NY 14810.
Arkport
Roger Carl Griffin, 73, of Bailey Hill Road, passed away Wednesday (September 16, 2020) at the Veterans Administration Medic al Center in Bath following a long battle with cancer.
Born in North Hornell November 14, 1946, the son of Carl and Agnes Pryor Griffin , he had resided in the Bishopville area all his life. He was a graduate of Arkport Central School, Class of 1966, and received his associates degree in diesel mechanics. He had been employed as a diesel mechanic at AL Blades in Hornell, and later at Silk Road Transport.
Roger proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He was a 50+ year member of the Almond Grange, the Arkport American Legion, the Hornell VFW and was very active in the Bishopville United Methodist Church.
He was predeceased by his parents, two sisters; Alice Perry and Marjorie Jewell, as well as one brother; Charles Griffin.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 48 years; Gloria Jewell Griffin, his daughter; Marcia Carol (Leonard) Gissendanner of Hilton, his brother; Frank (Corrinne) Griffin of Fremont, and his brother and sister-in-law; Harvey and Mary Jewell of South Dakota, his sister-in-law; Nancy Griffin of Hornell, Four step- grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
To send a remembrance to the family, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook@brownpowersfh. The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director at Bender-Brown &Powers Funeral Home of Hornell.
Honoring Roger’s wishes, there will be no calling hours. A private Memorial Service including Military Honors for the immediate family and invited friends will be held at the Bishopville United Methodist Church. Rev. Pamela Carey with Rev. Dena Stevens officiating. .
Friends may make memorial contributions to: The Bath Veterans Administration Hospital, Hospice Unit, 76 Veterans Way, Bath, NY 14810.
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