James Edward Griffin

China Grove-

Rev. James E. Griffin, 87, Servant of the Lord Jesus Christ, passed away Monday evening, August 10, 2020, at Caremoor Retirement Community, following a short period of declining health.

Born October 13, 1932, in Kannapolis, James was the son of the late John Lane and Mossie Alberta Callicutt Griffin.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife and love of his life, Dorothy Lou Bolick Griffin; and his sisters, Claudine Rogers and Lillie Mae Brown.

James held many positions, traveled many places and pastored many churches, within the Church of God, but his business card title was always: Servant of the Lord Jesus Christ. James enjoyed fishing, he loved his family, he loved his wife, but most of all, he loved Jesus!  Although in a much better place today, Mr. Griffin will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Family members left to cherish his memory include his children, James “Eddie” Griffin, Jr., and wife, Tonya; and Debbie Goodner and husband, Jerry; his grandchildren, Lindsay Dobson (Matthew), Jarrod Smith and Chase Griffin (Lindsey); his great grandchildren, Griffin Smith, Emma and Luke Griffin, one soon to be; nieces and nephews; and his extended church family.

We gather to celebrate the life and love of Rev. Griffin with the family receiving friends Friday, August 14th beginning at 1:30 pm, at Kannapolis Church of God.  Funeral services will begin at 3:00 pm in the church sanctuary, conducted by Dr. Greg Sloop.  Burial will be private.

On-line condolences may be made to the family at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.

Memorials may be made to Kannapolis Church of God, 2211 West A Street, Kannapolis, NC  28081.

Whitley’s Funeral Home is serving the Griffin family.