John Walton Griffin Jr., age 72, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, in Statesboro, Ga.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Frances Griffin; and his sister, Joan Frances Lanier.
John is survived by his adoring wife of 50 years, Michelle; and his loving sons, Sean Michael and his wife, Brandi; and Christopher Lee and his wife, Rebecca. John was the grandfather to Waylen, Palmer, Genevieve, Grace and Georgia Griffin, dearest uncle to Kim, Kerri, Taylor, Chloe and Annabel and brother-in-law to Teddi English and Joey Burgoon.
John was lovingly known as "Butch" to his closest family and is known as loving his family more than anything on this earth.
He will always be remembered as someone who loved the Salt Marsh as well as being an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and coac

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