Davis Griffin Obituary in Dalton at Willis Funeral Home

Obituary For Davis Griffin

MR. DAVIS “GRIP” GRIFFIN – AGE 79, - Of Calhoun, Georgia and formerly of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Wednesday July 12, 2023. Davis was born on March 9, 1944 to the late Willie Benjamin Griffin and Pauline Davis Griffin. He was preceded by his wife, Mamie Aker Griffin; and the mother of his children, Mamie Jo Powell Griffin Thomas, brothers, Hugh Gene “Tommy” Griffin, and Robert “Bobby” Griffin. He was baptized at Liberty Baptist Church in Dalton, GA. and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Curryville Community, Calhoun, GA. Davis was the owner of M. J.’s Café of Adairsville and Grip’s Café and Game Room of Dalton. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy, attended Emery Street School, and he earned an Associate Degree at Dalton Junior College.

Survivors are his loving and devoted daughters, Davetta (Terrell) Williams, Aylisa Hicks, Monica Griffin, Sundai (Rick) Stevenson, Senita Taylor, Sabrina (Pastor Kenneth) Benham, Saretta (Sandy) Watts, Carmela Lawrence, Shelena Wilkins ; son, Keith Strickland; grandchildren, Davis J. Griffin, Aaron Gadson, DeLisa Griffin, Devon Harris, Taylor Hicks, Kennedy Hicks, Raelyn Simpson, Alexis (Artis) Payne, Landon Stevenson, Misty (Tim) Lewis, Skylar Benham, Jamon Pritchett, Bilea Pritchett, Tyler Taylor, Teirce Taylor, Jada (Austin) Miles, Teddy Lawrence, Kaelon Lawrence, Kymmer Lawrence, Jaelon Lawrence; eighteen great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; sisters, Willa Faye Williams, Caroline Virginia Broome, Gladiola Griffin; brother, Benjamin Griffin; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law; The Thomas Family, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 1:00 P. M. at the Willis Funeral Home Chapel, 2011 Martin L. King, Jr. Blvd., Dalton, GA 30721 with Pastor Torrance Mitchell as Eulogist, Pastor Kenneth Benham as Presider, and other ministers officiating. His remains will lie in state at the funeral home on Tuesday after 12:00 noon. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 6:00 – 8:00 P. M. Interment, West Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

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Sherry Williams sent Ocean Breeze Spray for Davis Griffin - July 17, 2023

Take your rest uncle Davis. We love you. Lynette, Maurice, Keith & Toni

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Prayers and Condolences to the family. M.A.Wells & Family

I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Davis. My condolences go out to the rest of the family and friends of Davis. I will miss his kindness everything I saw him especially at our Griffin family reunions. Love,Vollie F. Macon Jr.

A true man of God and an awesome man altogether. God bless you friend. Rest Easy. -Brian and Aubrey Higginbotham

An amazing man to know, full of knowledge and God-fearing. I had the pleasure of keeping Grip and his brother well groomed during our friendship, though it was short I gained life long knowledge and understanding from them. Most of all I gathered what true brotherly love and a God-fearing mentality is all about. His smile never faded and his worship was as true as his heart. God bless.

Prayers for the Family of Davis Griffin. May God give you Peace, Strength 🙏 He was a extremely kind man, Always had a Smile to Share. Beth an Family Our Deepest Condolences

On behalf of Mountain Ridge Baptist Church, we would like to express our deepest condolences to the Griffin Family. Mr. Davis "Grip" Griffin, as we knew him, loved people and wanted to inspire others to care for one another, as God blesses you to prosper. God Bless You Family and continue to trust God. We love you all. Dr. Jerry D. Jones Sr., Pastor

I just want to say I'm praying for all of Davis'family. He was a good friend to me and so many others. He was the kind of person to always give it to you straight. My memories of him are of many over the years with a lot of laughter. You could be having one of the worse days. But when you walked away from talking to him. You were smiling or most likely laughing. I could tell stories of all he did for the community but, it would take too long. And I bet some people don't know have of the charities he did. He blessed so many. I will truly me you my old Friend. Much love for you. Rest now . From Cynthia (CinCin) Brown-West and family. Chasta, Ryan, Raheem and Shay.✨

🌹🌹 I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR THIS, DAVIS MAY BE GONE BUT HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED BY EVERYONE WHO KNEW HIM REST IN PEACE MR.GRIFFIN🌹🌹. D.HOUSTON CHATTANOOGA,Tn

Davis will truly be missed praying for the family at this sad time. The south Dalton Gang.RIP Patsy McDade and family.

Praying for the Griffin family Pastor Charles Catchings and the Liberty Baptist church family and friends

praying for our family in this time of need..... Lord knows I loved uncle Grip and will truly missed by all.

HAVE MERCY, LORD JESUS!!! Precious LORD, please Keep Us Near The CROSS!!! The Queen Chapel Independent Methodist Church Family extend our Heartfelt Love, PRAYERS, Peace, Comfort, and DEEPEST CONDOLENCES to Griffin Family, Friends and Associates during this very difficult time of grief and sadness.🌹Gone, But Not Forgotten, "The steps of a righteous man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way". - Psalm 37:23; RIH, Brother Davis Griffin.🌹 THE LORD IS OUR SHEPHERD. 🙏 💗 ✝️ Pastor Louise Young Harris and the Queen Chapel Independent Methodist Church Family, Kingston, GA

Davis Grip Griffin was the coolest old man I knew growing up! He introduced me to the game of tennis which I still love & play today. To the family, I know you also have wonderful memories you will cherish. Keeping you in my thoughts & prayers. Evie Ellison Council

Grief is all the love you want to give but can't anymore. I'm heartbroken for your loss.
There are things death cannot touch, and your love for Grip is one of them. Velina Weaver -Cohutta Ga