James Griffett, Jr.
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James Griffett, Jr., 85, born on March 12, 1935, passed away March 11, 2021 at his home.
A native of Winchester, Kentucky, son of the late James Griffett, Sr. and Gladys Abner Griffett, he was a member of Praise Cathedral and a US Navy veteran of the Korean War.
Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Martha Godfrey Griffett of the home; two daughters, Theresa C. Clayton (Ronnie) of Inman and Barbara Griffett Reid (Charles) of Moore; two grandchildren, Jennifer Wylie (Chris) and Jessica Mosley (Caleb) all of Inman; two great-grandchildren, Elijah Wylie and Samantha Wylie; five brothers, Billy Griffett, Bobby Griffett and Stevie Griffett (Charlotte) all of Winchester, Kentucky, Danny Griffett (Jeannie) of Powell County, Kentucky and Lanny Griffett (Sandra) of Winchester, Kentucky; two sisters, Blanche Hawkins and Rose Sharon Helton (Johnny) all of Powell County, Kentucky; two sisters-in-law, Mary Griffett and Laverne Garrett both of Winchester, Kentucky and one step-granddaughter, Abby Reid.
He was also predeceased by three brothers, A.C. Griffett, Douglas Griffett and Michael Griffett. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Praise
Cathedral, conducted by Rev. Jerry Madden and Rev. Tommy Harvey.
Committal services will be held 2:00 p.m.
Monday, March 15, 2021 at Good
Shepherd Memorial Park in Boiling
Springs, SC.
Visitation will be held 5:00 until 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Praise
Cathedral.
The family is at the home.
Memorials may be made to Praise Cathedral, P.O. Box 287, Greer, SC
29652.
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