Mr. Elmer J. Griffin, age 79, of Cherry Log, passed away Saturday morning, January 12, 2019, at his home. Mr. Griffin was born January 3, 1940, in Stuart Draft, VA. He had lived in Fannin County for the past 18 years and attended Temple Baptist Church. He was a US Air Force Vietnam Veteran and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and drag strip racing. He was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Tyree, daughter, Janet Alderman, nine sisters, and six brothers.
Survivors include his wife of nineteen years, Eileen McLin Griffin, daughter, Ginger (Joey) St Germain, son, Danny Griffin, son, Mark (Monica) Alderman, daughter, Lori Collins, son, Scott (Liza) Alderman, brother, William (Mary) Griffin, brother, Dave (Betty) Whitesell, brother, Ward Gay (Sondra) Whitesell, 13 Grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.
Services are scheduled for Sunday, January 20, 2019, at 2:30 PM at Temple Baptist Church with Rev. Roger Beck & Rev. Harold Willis officiating. Music will be provided by Greg Norton and Gina Carmichael. Military Honors will be given by the North Georgia Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 1375 Blue Ridge, Ga 30513, Disable American Veterans www.secure.dav.org or
Pruitt Hospice, 6050 Appalachian Hwy, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
The family will receive friends at the church, Sunday, January 20, 2019, from 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM.
Arrangements entrusted to the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.