ROCKY POINT — James Ray Griffin, 80, passed from his earthly life Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
He was born Feb. 7, 1937, in Pender County, the son of the late Walter Ray and Amanda Elizabeth Harts Griffin.
James leaves behind his beloved family; his wife of 53 years, Betty Ann Cook Griffin; daughter, Teresa Griffin; son; James Griffin Jr.; brother, Walter Griffin, and his wife, Faye; sisters-in-law, Ruby Krockman, Gayle Cook and Pat Cook; and many extended family members and friends.
He spent 50 years of service with United Association of Journeyman and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry. James was noted widely for his expertise as a pipefitter and was often called on to do special and difficult jobs. James also honorably served in the U.S. Army.
Most important in James’ life was his family that he loved so dearly and took such good care of. Beyond his family, James enjoyed spending breakfast-time with his Hardee’s buddies in Rocky Point and Wilmington. Being a lover of the outdoors and all of God’s bountiful nature, James enjoyed hunting. The passing of James leaves an empty place in his home and in our hearts.
The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 1, at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, Oct. 2, at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, Burgaw Chapel. Burial will follow in Riley’s Creek Memorial Cemetery.
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