Bruce Everett Griffin Jr., 82, Altamont, passed away Feb. 5, 2019. Bruce was born Dec. 2, 1936, in Corinth, MS. Following high school, Bruce joined the Army and served from 1956 to 1958. Following his time in the service, Bruce moved to Chicago and specialized as an electrical engineer at Autoquip Corporation, where he met and married Ethel L. Pearce in 1966.
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Bruce and Ethel spent 29 years together before her death. Bruce was an avid golfer and an amazing artist. He also traveled extensively.
He is preceded in death by his wife, and his son, Richard Allen Griffin.
Bruce is survived by his son, Robert and his wife Jayne Griffin of Maricopa, AZ; his sister, Sandra South of Jasper, AL; two nieces and one nephew, his daughter-in-law, his sister-in-law, and his special partner with whom he spent 22 years in life, Naomi Johnson of Altamont. Bruce also leaves behind seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was conducted in Bruce’s honor on Feb. 9, 2019, at Lake Viking Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Bruce’s memory be made to “House of Liberty for All Nations,” 20987 North John Wayne Parkway, Maricopa, Arizona 85139.