Fred Griffin 82, of Port Neches, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2005 at the Touched By An Angel Assisted Living Center.
Fred was born in Nederland, TX on February 14, 1923 and had been a lifelong area resident. He was retired from Texaco Chemical Co, where he served for some 25years as a Lab Technician. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Port Arthur and the Port Neches Masonic Lodge # 1163 as well as Scottish Rite of Galveston and the Elmira Shrine of Galveston and the Mid-County Optimist Club. He served on the Board of Directors of Neches Huntsman Credit Union and the Advisory Director for Port Neches Senior Citizens and was President of the Nederland High School Reunion Association.
Survivors include his two sons, Phillip Lindsey Griffin of Apache Junction, AZ, and Craig Griffin of Kirbyville; one brother, Wilber I. Griffin of Lumberton; two sisters, Willie Jane Fontenot of Port Neches and Mary Ida Ligon of Houston. Also surviving is a close friend, Marie Abney of Port Arthur, and seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 6-8 pm Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at Broussard’s Mortuary 505 12th. St. in Nederland. Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Wesnesday, October 26, 2005 at Broussard’s Nederland Chapel. Interment and Masonic Graveside services will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches under the auspices of the Port Neches Masonic Lodge # 1163.
Pallbearers will be the directors of the Neches Huntsman Credit Union; J. D. Peet, John Hammond, Larry Little, Mark Majors, James Smith, and Jason Landry.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Mr. & Mrs. Harold Collins, Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Phillips, Mr. & Mrs. Travis Farris, Mr. & Mrs. Pat Martin and Mrs. Rita Johnson.
For those desiring Memorial Contributions may be directed the Scottish Rite Hospital 2222 Welborn St. Dallas, TX 75219 or Shriner’s Children’s Hospital 6977 Main St., Houston, TX 77030-3701 or the charity of your choice.
