Obituary of Marvin E. Griffin

Bedford-Marvin Edward Griffin, 90, of Bedford passed away on Friday, October 10, 2014 at Stone Bridge Health Campus. Born August 11, 1924 in Clarksville, AR he was the son of Tom and Ruby (Harvey) Griffin. He married Betty Rose Allen on September 2, 1946 and she preceded him in death on December 8, 1987. He then married Carolyn Sue Ryan on June 26, 2001 and she survives. He served his country by enlisting in the US Navy at the age of 17, was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He retired from Crane Naval Warfare Center and owned Griffin Electrical Business. He was an avid golfer, belonging to Otis Park Mens Club, attaining the goal of a hole in one three times. He also loved to garden, planting his last garden this spring with the help of the pastor of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church where he is a member. He was a 50 year member of the Bedford Masonic Lodge #14 and served as grand master of the lodge in 1964. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #33, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Bedford Elks Club. Survivors include his wife Carolyn Sue of Bedford; one daughter: Leesa Craig and her husband Ron of Springville, step-sons, Rob Ryan of Oolitic, Barry Ryan and wife, Stephanie, Mark Ryan and wife, Dale Lynn, all of Bedford; three granddaughters: Bridget Mackey and her husband Blaine of Springville, and Aimee Mack and husband, Byron, of Bedford, Colleen Rainey and husband, Dennis, of Mitchell; nine step grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; one great great grandson; three sisters, Jean Roberts and Dorothy Arnold both of Bedford and Edith Parkes of Puxico, MO; two brothers, Glen Griffin of Kansas City, MO and Carl Lee Griffin of Puxico,MO; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Betty, one daughter, Judy Johnson; three brothers, James H., Arch and Tommy Griffin; and two sisters, Hazel Griffin and Louise Henson. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 14th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastors Tony Hansen and Ron Craig officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery with military rites accorded by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion and D.A.V. Chapter 2. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, October 13th at the Day & Carter Mortuary where a Masonic Service will be conducted at 7:00 pm. Pallbearers are Glenn Griffin, Blaine Mackey, Bryon Mack, Dennis Rainey, Rob Ryan, Barry Ryan and Larry Arnold. Honorary pallbearer is Mark Ryan. Donations Information The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the Percy Hernandez Missionary Fund c/o Landmark Missionary Baptist Church.