John Solomon

Griffin

Reverend John Solomon Griffin, age 67, a native of Pennsylvania, Alabama and a resident of Calvert, AL was born October 21, 1951 to the parentage of the late Rev. Willie Griffin, Sr. and the late Mrs. Odessa Smith Griffin. He departed this life November 13, 2018 at Springhill Memorial Hospital, Mobile, AL.

He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church, Calvert, AL. Reverend Griffin was a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ for over 20 years. His voice could be heard over the airways of Radio Station WHOD on Sunday mornings proclaiming the gospel and love that Jesus Christ has for everyone. He was the owner of Griffin Cabinets, which he operated for over 42 years. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Air Force.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Rosie (Rev. Dave) Adams, and two brothers, Willie Griffin, Jr. and Peter Griffin, and Gardner (Joann) Griffin.

He will be cherished in the hearts of his devoted wife of 46 years, Beverly Joan Jackson Griffin of Calvert, AL; two sons, Steven (Jennifer) Griffin of McIntosh, AL and Michael (Tempie) Griffin) of Saraland, AL; four daughters, Dana (Isaac) Richardson of Montgomery, AL; Christina Griffin of Mobile, AL; Jenifer (Truett) Chapman of Chickasaw, AL, and Lana Griffin of San Antonio, TX;  one devoted son-in-law, Michael Mose of Calvert, AL; two brothers, Calvin (Dorothy) Griffin of Wagarville, AL; Marion (Hazel) Griffin of Foley, AL; four sisters, Irma (Freddie) Bettis of Malcolm, AL; Alice (Henry) Gaines of Calvert, AL; Dorothy Griffin, Calvert, AL; Debra Akhimie of Montgomery, AL; eight grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Viewing Monday, November 19, 2018, 10am until the 11am service at St. Paul Baptist Church, Allen Barnes Road, McIntosh, AL 36553; Rev. Craig Westry, pastor; Rev. Paris McLain, eulogist. Following military rites and the interment ceremony at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery, Paul Bayou Road, Calvert, AL; the family will receive friends in the fellowship hall at Friendship Baptist.