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James Earl Alexander Griffin

October 6, 1943 ~ December 11, 2024 (age 81) 81 Years Old
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James Griffin Obituary

Our beloved, Earl Griffin, age 81 of Elizabeth City, NC, departed from this earthly life on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

Life Celebration Service will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 12 noon in Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, Elizabeth City, NC. Interment will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery. A viewing will be held at the funeral home on Friday, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. 

He leaves behind to continue sweet memories, legacy and footprints, Hun will always be remembered by his loving wife, Deloris. Two sons: Stacey (Angelia) Griffin of Wilmington, NC, Yeman Griffin (special friend Sakinah) of Elizabeth City, NC; three Daughters: Melody Griffin, Virginia Williams, Marlisa (Arderrick) Wiggins all of Elizabeth City, NC. One brother: George Griffin, 21 Grandchildren, 26 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great great grandchild; brother in laws: Harrell (Risha) Griffin, Nathaniel (Gloria) Griffin and Elder Kelvin Griffin, nine sisters-in-law: Betty Griffin, Roxie Sheppard, Minister Celestine (Johnnie) Riddick, Corrine White, Melvona Griffin, Pauline (Saloman)Brothers, Valeria (Dentrial) Jennette, Deneen (Timothy) Jackson, and Patricia (Alvin)James; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mitchell Funeral Care and Cremations is assisting the Griffin family. 

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Services

Viewing
Friday
December 20, 2024

4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Mitchell Funeral Care and Cremations
609 Hull Drive
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Funeral Service
Saturday
December 21, 2024

12:00 PM
Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church
836 US Hwy 158
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

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