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Buddy Griffin

June 21, 1936 — October 16, 2021

Buddy Griffin

On Saturday, October 16, 2021, with his children by his side, Buddy R. Griffin of Beebe went to his heavenly home, peacefully in the arms of his Savior.

Buddy was born June 21, 1936 in Texarkana, Texas, to Johnny E. and Beaulah Russell Griffin.  Buddy was a long-time member of Union Valley Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon.  He worked in the airline industry for over twenty-five years and retired from ASU, Beebe.

In 1960, through a mutual friend, Dad met the love of his life, Cynthia Nell Sampson.  On March 1, 1961, they married and embarked on a new life together.  That love lasted over fifty-eight years.  Cynthia preceded him in death on October 27, 2019.

Dad was an Air Force Veteran.  He faithfully served as a Deacon where he loved mentoring young deacons and families.  He loved people, and never met a stranger.

Surviving are three children, Kimberly (Tim) Fowler, Pamela (Jerry) Todd, all of Beebe, and Daniel (Ginger) Griffin of Shirley.

In addition to his children, Buddy is survived by six grandchildren, Derek (Allison) Fowler, Dustan (Courtney) Fowler, Haylie (Casey) Wright, Cody (Sarah) Todd, Austin Decker and Cody (Megan) Decker; and four great granddaughters, Avery, Alexis, Anlea and Sadie; one great grandson, Luca Fowler; and one brother, Johnny R. (Tense) Griffin of Texarkana , TX, and a host of family and friends.

Buddy was preceded in death by his parents, one grandson, Tyler Jordan Fowler, and one great grandson, Lane Cole Wright;, and one sister, Joyce McCorkle.

Visitation will be Tuesday evening, October 19th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Union Valley Baptist Church, Beebe.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 20th at 11:00 a.m. at Union Valley Baptist with burial at Grizzard Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Union Valley Baptist Church, 932 Hwy 64 West, Beebe, AR 72012.

Please visit www.westbrook@smithfamilycares.com to sign the guest registry.  Arrangements by Smith Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe, AR.

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Past Services

Visitation

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Union Valley Baptist Church

932 US-64, Beebe, AR 72012

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Burial

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Starts at 11:00 am

Union Valley Baptist, Grizzard Cemetery

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