Harvel "Griff" Griffin

Harvel “Griff” Griffin, 83, of North Charleston, widower of Virginia Ann (Dockery) Griffin, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at Roper St. Francis Hospital. Friends and family may call at James A. Dyal Funeral Home on Friday, February 15, 2013 from 6 o’clock until 8 o’clock PM. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 11 o’clock AM at James A. Dyal Funeral Home, 303 South Main Street, Summerville. Burial will follow at Dorchester Memory Gardens, 11000 Dorchester Road, Summerville. Harvel was born on October 30, 1929 in Elba, AL son of the late Seth Palmer Griffin and Clara Burdick Griffin. He was a loving husband and a devoted father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He joined the United States Air Force in July of 1947 and served as a P-51 mechanic. He served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Harvel received two Bronze Stars, one with Valor Device and he also received the Joint Service Commendation Medal from the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Pentagon. He retired as a Chief Master Sergeant. He was a member of the American Legion, Post 166 in Goose Creek. Harvel enjoyed playing golf. As his children grew, he coached baseball and basketball youth leagues. Surviving are: Two Sons: Wendell L. Griffin, Major General, USAF (Ret.) (Jacqueline) of Stafford, VA and Thomas A. Griffin, Lt. Col., USAF (Ret.) (Diane) of Puyallup, WA; One Daughter: Linda G. Miller (Bobby) of Ravenel, SC; Six Grandchildren: Amy G. Meadors (Evan) of Richmond, VA, Brian M. Griffin (Sarah) of Huntsville, AL, Robert T. Miller (Jessica) of Myrtle Beach, SC, Kelly A. Miller of Summerville, SC, Lauren E. Griffin, Shannon E. Griffin and Lane T. Griffin all of Puyallup, WA; Three Great Grandchildren: Aubryn E. Meadors of Richmond, VA, Emily C. Griffin of Huntsville, AL and Maggie F. Miller of Myrtle Beach, SC; Two Brothers: Eddie Griffin of Denver, CO and James Douglas Griffin of Knoxville, TN; Special Friend: Jean Wright of Ladson, SC. He was predeceased by his son, Edward B. Griffin and two sisters, Sarah Pauline Patty and Janie Dorothy Griffin. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 S. MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843) 873-4040.

Harvel "Griff" Griffin

October 30, 1929 - February 13, 2013