Mr. Billy “Bill” Parks Griffin, 87, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016 surrounded by all of his loved ones.
A funeral service will be held 2:00pm, Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Carolina Memorial Park Mausoleum, with full military rites. The family will receive friends after the service.
Bill was born on October 30, 1928 in Union Co. to the late Roy L. and Mattie Walden Griffin. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines where he proudly served in WWII. He was a truck driver for many years and a proud Mason.
He is survived by his wife, Ann F. Griffin; daughters, Debbie Benson and husband, Steve of Monroe, Dana Overcash and husband, Billy of Davidson; grandchildren, Ryan Overcash and wife, Karie, Kelsey Watson and husband, Evan, Kailyn Overcash; great-grandchild, Mason Overcash and Parks Overcash due in October; several beloved nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 128 S Tryon St #1588, Charlotte, NC 28202