Richard Griffin

Richard Griffin, 75, a resident of Troy, died Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 10, 2017, at New Ebenezer Cumberland Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Mitch Boulton officiating.
Burial will follow in New Ebenezer Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Billy Joe Griffin, Jason Holly, Corey McClannahan, Rob Muse and Tony Cloar.
The family will receive visitors from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. today at New Ebenezer Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
White-Ranson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Griffin was born February 6, 1942, in Obion County, Tenn., to the late Joseph and Lucille (Barham) Griffin.
He worked as a tire builder for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company.
He was a member of New Ebenezer Cumberland Presbyterian, Troy, and enjoyed photography and motorcycle racing.
The family requests memorials be sent to New Ebenezer Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Troy; or the Agape House, 210 Oakland St., Martin, TN 38237.
Mr. Griffin is survived by a daughter, Amy Jones of Paducah, Ky.; a grandson, Catlin Lyon of Fulton, Ky.; two granddaughters, Emily Pickard of Martin, Tenn., and Katie Jones of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; and two great-granddaughters, Chloe Lyon and Aniya Lyon, both of Union City.
He is also survived by a brother, Tommy Griffin of Troy; two half-sisters, Barbara Taheer of Saint Elmo, Calif., and Ruth Griffin of Chicago,Ill.; a half-brother, Joe Griffin of Chicago, Ill.; several nieces and nephews; and his dog, Bubba.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Morgan.
Condolences may be sent to the family at the funeral home website: www.white-ranson.com.
Published 6.9.17