Griffin, Jr., Marshall Olin

Marshall Olin Griffin, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 in the care of his loving family. He was born on January 21, 1934 in Indian Land, SC. He was the son of the late Marshall Olin Griffin, Sr. and Addie Rodgers Griffin.

He was preceded in death by his sister Mary Eldora Miller and Brother-in-law’s Robert McGuirt and Ernest Miller.

Surviving to cherish his memory are wife of 56 years Gayle Miller Griffin, sister Joyce Griffin McGuirt , Daughter and-Son-in-law Robyn Griffin Hatch and Daniel Hatch, Sons and Daughter-in-law’s Phillip Karl Griffin and Elizabeth C. Griffin, Will Rodgers Griffin and Misty Reed Griffin, Granddaughters Erin and Addie, Grandsons Reed, Thomas and Zane, Sister and Brother-in-law Jim and Mary Karl Swink, Nephews Don Miller, Steve Miller and Brendt Swink, Nieces Kim Yarborough, Lynn Holcombe, Terri Day and Charlotte Mullins.

Olin was a 1955 graduate of Clemson University. After college, he served in the U.S. Navy. After completing his military obligation, he enjoyed a career in textiles. His textile career brought him to Hollingsworth & Vose in 1981. It was there where he fell in love with Floyd, VA and where he continued to live until his death. After his career at H&V, he enjoyed several years as a realtor working for United Country also in Floyd, Va. Upon retirement, most of his time was spent with family, friends, traveling, collecting art, working in his treasured gardens and pulling for his beloved Clemson Tigers.

Friends may call on Friday September 2, 2016 from 5 to 7 pm at Gardner Funeral Home and a Memorial Service on Saturday September 3, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Floyd United Methodist Church with Pastor Steve Johnson, and Pastor RIchard Gregory officating. in lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to his favorite local charity:
Plenty
192 Elephant Curve Rd. NW
Floyd VA 24091

As his Family, we will miss his big personality, casual evenings on the back porch with friends and great family vacations.
GO TIGERS! Love You Big O!