Passed away March 23, 2021. Loving husband of Luvenia. Cherished father of Keith, Lisa, and Gail. Dear grandfather of two and great grandfather of four. Public viewing Sunday, March 28, 2021 10am-5pm at funeral home. Graveside service Monday, March 29, 2021 11am at Lakeview Cemetery, 12316 Euclid Ave.
Sharon K Griffin
Uncle Eddie was a fascinating man. I have so many fond memories of fun experiences I had with him. Two stories that stand out particularly are, when he let me drive his red Trans Am when I could barely drive. He knew it and was still so free with it. Another is, when he visited me in Colorado and wore leather pants. Uncle Eddie made history by being among the first African American men to be enlisted into the Marines. It was finally recognized by President Obama. A long-awaited and deserved honor.
Janet
Uncle Eddie was a great uncle, I will always remember when they all came to Miami to visit us and we went to Key West, such a great time and he would always say to my mom, she can drive the girl can drive. Will miss him saying that. Rest In Peace Uncle!!
Love from all us ❤️❤️
Gail Griffin Thomas
My dad was the best. Met Corretta King at his school function. Met Muhammad Ali at lunch in Florida. Met a tusgekee airman at a function in Alabama. He found nice houses for me. Spoiled my son the right way. Bought his first car. If his family needed anything he got it. They called him big money Griff. He was the best dad and friend. He taught me real construction skills. He was a true Hustler. Received a gold medal for being one of the first blacks in the Marines during WW2, he was unique. A good Man. Thanks for helping me raise my son, good job. Much love, will miss him much. RIP. Job well done. Gigi
Gail Thomas
No more suffering here, going to met the Lord. Job well done.
Gaii
When he first came to Cleveland to visit his brother, he told me he asked his brother for some money, his brother told him to go get a job, he did,and so the Hustler showed up. He made money. He retired from Warner and Swasey after almost forty years. He owned a bar and contracting company. Versatile. Took the family on trips, yeah never forget the Bahamas, every year. Bought my son a collection of Michael Jordan tennis shoes, what? Nothing but the best
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Gigi
Hey to my beautiful cousins. God bless you.
Brian Corlew
When I first met Mr.Griffin, he bestowed great wisdom and knowledge to me. He was a great role model.
gigi
Civil rights movement, he sent me to a private school with mostly rich white girls, hear me, learned the same level existed. Same page as Martin Luther King spoke about. Yup, great wisdom
Gigi
When I say what I say, experience showed the way to show what I say, so praise be to God he’s back your way
Gigi
To Sharon and sister, my cousins 🌞, I truly appreciate your recollections of My Dad. The last one to go. Amen. Marion, Alabama. Our history lives on. Love to you all.
Me
RIP
Iris Griffin Phillips
I have memories of Uncle Ed coming to Birmingham in the summer with his SHARP sports card. He was a jazzy dresser also. He has been missed for a while coming to Birmingham and to the country, Marion Alabama
Iris
Skip
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your dad and husband. I have such fond memories. I know you’ll miss him so much.
The bond that is shared with Throckley neighbors will never be forgotten.
Please know that everyone is in my thoughts and prayers.
Constance
My condolences.