Jimmie Dale Griffin

Jimmie Dale Griffin, 75, of Clarendon passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019, in Clarendon.

Services will be held on Thursday, February 14, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Anthony Knowles officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Jim was born on December 25, 1943, in Memphis to Hugh and Ruth Parker Griffin. He married Janie Geeslin on July 25, 1975, in Amarillo, together they had two children Justin and Jaclyn. Jim was a resident of Clarendon for the last 42 years. He was an example of what true love looks like as a believer, a dad, a papa, a husband, a brother, an uncle, a son, and a friend. He never judged a book by its cover or even the pages that were read. He would give anyone the shirt off his back, even if it was his last one. He was never afraid to stand up for the Lord and try to save the lost, no matter what is cost. Through his eyes everyone was equal. The seeds he planted on Earth will continue to grow. He loved each and every one of his grandbabies and taught them so much about life. “Jesus loves you”, were the words he said to them many times. He looked to the cross and believed that is where every struggle was won. He was giving and selfless.

He was his family’s rock. Today is a celebration, at 4:00 a.m. Monday morning, he crossed the finish line and won the race. He was an awesome dad to many.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers Milton Griffin, Floyd Ray Griffin, and Bud Griffin; and three sisters Trena Kelly, Reba Kinnison, and Mildred McCabe.
Survivors include his wife Janie Griffin of Clarendon; two sons Justin Griffin and wife Tonya of Amarillo and Daniel Owiti and wife Robyn of Clarendon; one daughter Jaclyn Benson of Clarendon; one brother Jay Griffin of Branson, Missouri; one sister Mary Braddock of Nazareth; eight grandchildren Dalton Benson, Jade Benson, Colton Benson, Madilyn Benson, Briles Griffin, Crosbie Griffin, Jyce Griffin, and Sylber Griffin; and several special nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations be sent to Christ Kids at PO Box 45, Clarendon, Texas, 79226.