Dawson M. Griffin 74, of Port Acres, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2005 at his residence.
He was a native of Honey Island born August 26, 1930, and had been a resident of Port Acres since 1956. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Port Acres and was a U. S. Army Veteran serving in the Korean War and was retired from Quantum Chemicals.
Survivors include his wife, Donlene Griffin of Port Acres; one daughter, Sharlene Bobbitt and husband, Roger of Kountze; three sons, Lynn Griffin and wife, Franny, Glenn Griffin and wife, Paige all of Port Arthur, and Dennis Griffin and wife, Patty of Lumberton; seven grandchildren, Travis, Hunter, Jake, Katie-Lynn, Orry, Dylan, and Jody. Also surviving are two brothers, T. C. Griffin of Warren and Dorman Griffin of Honey Island and many dear friends.
His parents, Jack and Beatrice Griffin preceded him in death.
A gathering of family and friends was from 6-9 pm Friday, August 5, 2005 at Broussard’s Mortuary 505 12th. St. in Nederland. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, August 6, 2005 at Broussard’s Nederland Chapel with Reverend John Sullens officiating. Interment will follow at Blue Water Cemetery near Scwabb City in Polk County.
For those desiring memorial contributions may be directed to the Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund 2208 Canal St. Port Arthur, TX 77640.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Travis Griffin, Hunter Griffin, Jake Griffin, Orry Griffin, and Dylan Griffin.
