J.W. Griffus, 95, died Monday, October 28, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Itawamba County, MS and worked at Johns Mansville in Illinois. He was a member of Church of God of Prophecy, Decatur, AL. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he served in World War II.
Services will be Saturday, November 2, 2 p.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Vina, AL with Bro. Dale Dilbeck and Bro. Stan Reeves officiating. Burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Vina, AL. Deaton Funeral Home, Red Bay, AL will be in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are his daughter – Barbara Baccus and son-in-law, Bob Baccus of Braselton, GA; his daughter-in-law – Carla Griffus of California; his grandson – Andrew Griffus of Johnson City, TN; one brother – Bill Griffus; one sister – Mae Gann and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Cleo Stockton Griffus and a dear son, Steven Griffus.
Visitation will be Saturday, November 2, 12:30 – 2 p.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church.