of Helena, AR
September 8, 2013
Michael Brooks Griffin, 60, of Helena, Arkansas passed away Sunday, September 8, 2013 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Michael was born January 2, 1953 at Helena to Frank Griffin, Jr. and the late Christine Wiekel Griffin. He was a graduate of Central High School and received an Associates of Arts degree from Phillips County Community College. He was a farmer, a member of St. John's Episcopal Church and a member of the Sandy Bayou Hunting Club.
Michael is survived by his wife, Sharon Von Kanel Griffin of Helena; one daughter, Lauren Michael Griffin of Little Rock; father, Frank Griffin, Jr. and his wife Lu of Helena; two sisters, Ann Griffin of Fort Smith, Arkansas and Michelle Griffin Darling of Fayetteville, Arkansas; one brother, Frank Griffin III of North Porte, Alabama; two step-sisters, Cindy Johnston of Hot Springs, Arkansas and Debbie Rose of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; one step-brother, Steve Johnston of Ponca, Oklahoma; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services for Michael Brooks Griffin will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 12, 2013 at St. John's Episcopal Church in Helena. Burial will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery in Helena. Father Russ Snapp will officiate. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home.
Pallbearers are Cliff Clark, Roger Patterson, Lyle Wheeler, Charles Hudson, Jim Sims, Jack McCarty, Lawson Hornor, and Tracy Griffin.
Honorary pallbearers are Jimmy Von Kanel, Buron Griffin, Jr., David Brooks Griffin, Dan Adams, and Bob Sims.
Memorials may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, 625 Pecan Street, Helena, Arkansas 72342.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena (870) 572-2571.
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50 Condolence(s)
Ruthmary{Schafer} Walker
Sunday, November 17, 2013
I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to the entire Griffin family. Michael is now in the everlasting and ever loving arms of Jesus.
Valerie McMickle
Thursday, November 14, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I thought the world of Micheal. I am just finding out that he passed. I want to say he was a very good man. And a good friend.
Shawndus and Phillip Gregory
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Please know our thoughts and prayers have been with you, Sharon and Lauren. MB was always one of the nicest guys and always had a kind word and smile to share. He will be missed by many (this world needs more like him). May God help comfort you in the days to come... God Bless!
Laura Lawhon Kirby
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Rest in peace Mike. You were like a big brother when I was aliitle girl.
Larry and Sharon Crumby
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Sharon and Lauren
We are with the Griffin family in prayers and spirit.
Michael will be missed by everyone.
Larry and Sharon Crumby
Theresa Caldwell
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Sharon, I am so shocked to have seen this. Im so sorry My heart goes out to you and your family. I cant imagine your heartache. I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love , Theresa
Deanna Bartlett
Thursday, September 12, 2013
So sorry to hearing of Michael's passing. I pray that God will comfort you in the days ahead.
Tom Campbell
Thursday, September 12, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Our prayers will be with you and your family.
Fred Lawhon
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Rest in peace from a long time friend.
Jimmy Victory
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
I am sorry to hear of the loss of Michael. He was always so happy and friendly, he will be missed. Your family will be in my prayers!
Stewart Juengel
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to the entire family.
Dianne Thompson Craig
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
It is always saddened to hear that of one of our classmates has left us. Michael was such a sweet person and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family through this difficult time.
Lea Ann Ragsdale
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
God's Speed Michael Brooks!
Mary Sue Tudor
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
I am sorry to hear about Michael Brooks. The years have passed, but we classmates all remember something special about Michael and Miki, not just being twins, but as a special brother and sister. I pray that God will comfort you as the days go by, with memories and many smiles in your children and grandchildren, when they reflect on things they remember. God Bless you during this time.
Al and Emma Lee Gordon
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Sharon and the Members of Michael Brooks Family:
We send our love and our sympathy to you all.
Please know that our prayer are with you and we
know that our Lord is with you all.
Al and Emma Lee Gordon
Al and Emma Lee Gordon
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Sharon and the Members of Michael Brooks Family:
We send our love and our sympathy to you all.
Please know that our prayer are with you and we
know that our Lord is with you all.
Al and Emma Lee Gordon
David & BJ Gregory
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ruth Sbackelford Brown
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
I. Was saddened to hear of the loss of Michael. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Ruth Sbackelford Brown
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
I. Was saddened to hear of the loss of Michael. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
russell taylor
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
rest in peace, love and prayers to ann and the family
Maureen Stoetzel
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
This is so very sad. Michael was a wonderful person, a dear friend that always made me smile. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Maureen Stoetzel
Tara Ray Brown
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your family. May God grant you peace and understanding.
Melvin & Patsy Snyder
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Our heart goes out to all the Griffin family. May God watch over you at this time!!
W.E.& PATTY STILES
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Our thoughts & prayers are with the Griffin family. So sorry
for your loss
Love,
W.E. & Patty
Mallard
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
We were so saddened to hear about the loss of Michael. He was always so full of laughs and would brighten everyone's day. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
David, Cammie, Jenna, D.J., and Will Mallard
Lynette Burt Murphy
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Michael always brightened a day if you got the chance to see him. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Diann Lederman
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Sharon, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Gordon, Gwen, & Quinn Siders
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Sharon and family, so sorry for your loss. Pray God wraps his arms around you at this time and comforts you.
Anna Tschepikow Barry
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your family....,.,,
Grace (Saia) Phillips
Monday, September 9, 2013
So sorry to hear the news about Mike. My prayers are with all the family. I pray that the Lord will comfort you alI as only He can. I remember Mike and Miki as one of 3 pairs of twins in our class, along with Mary Ann and Morris Gist, and the "infamous" Saia twins. My sister Joanne and I were the only identical twins of the bunch. Mike and Miki were born in the Helena Hospital 3 days before Joanne and me.
Terri Seeman Hollowell
Monday, September 9, 2013
Sharon, Lauren, Miki, Ann, and Skip- There are no words to express the sorrow. I can only believe in the promise that the wonderful husband, dad, brother, and friend who may not be with us on this earth will live in our hearts until we see him again. May you all feel His arms around you and may He give you peace.
Linda Munden Jones
Monday, September 9, 2013
My deepest sorrow for the Griffin family. I grew up with Michael in Elementary and High School. He was always a good friend and never met a stranger and if he did, they were not strangers for long. He treated everyone equal and knew how to put a smile on your face and make you feel important. The world was a better place because of Michael. Love you Michael. I will see you when I see you. God Bless you, my friend, you will be missed.
Donna Tanner
Monday, September 9, 2013
I am so sad about Michael's passing, he was always happy and so much fun to be around... His family has my sympathy... He is in a better place now, Rest Michael in peace....
Dorothy Howell
Monday, September 9, 2013
Sharon, thinking of you and Lauren at this sad time.
Kay Clark Calderone
Monday, September 9, 2013
Dear Sharon and Lauren
My heart goes out to you both and wish I could say something that would ease your pain. Just know that this friend is lifting you both up. Samantha and I are truly blessed that we got to know your family while living in Helena.
Dianne Patton Burton
Monday, September 9, 2013
Sharon, I am so sorry about your husband. May the Lord be with you during this difficult time
Mary and Arnold Everett
Monday, September 9, 2013
Michael was a sweet person. I think he wore the same grin as long as I've known him. We send our condolences to the family. God bless.
Rabbit Wheeler
Monday, September 9, 2013
Heaven has gained another angel. R,I,P. Michael Brooks. Praying for all the family....
Janie Scaife
Monday, September 9, 2013
Thinking of all the family at this sad time.
Alan Levine
Monday, September 9, 2013
Thoughts and prayers for Griffin families. We have lost some truly great men.
Alan & Teena Levine
Billie Sue Rohrscheib
Monday, September 9, 2013
Sharon and family, Henry and I were so sorry to hear about Michael Brooks. He was such a sweet guy, and will be missed by everyone that knew him. Please know you will be in our prayers during this time. Henry and Billie Sue Rohrscheib
Pat & Pete Hardy
Monday, September 9, 2013
Sharon and Lauren,
Pete and I enjoyed the time we spent with you'll.
Our hearts reach out to you during this sad time.
May god wrap his arms around you to carry you through.
Jim Cunningham
Monday, September 9, 2013
God bless you, Mike
Bobbby & Carolyn Turner
Monday, September 9, 2013
Michael will be missed by all who knew him.
Norma J Blatterman
Monday, September 9, 2013
I am so very sorry for your great loss. Mike was an awesome guy! We were even in the hospital nursery at the same time. He will be missed but I am glad to have him on my side in Heaven!
Gaylan and Pam Loveless
Monday, September 9, 2013
Sharon and Lauren, So saddened to hear about Michael Brooks-He was a great friend and will be missed by many.
Nancy Moneymaker
Monday, September 9, 2013
Sharon and Lauren, Words can't express how sorry I am for your loss. Keep the faith and know he will be with you in spirit always. Michael was a really good person and he will be missed by so many.
Becca Meritt
Monday, September 9, 2013
Sharon, I am so sorry to hear about Michael Brooks. Stay strong and never lose faith!!
Pat Williams
Monday, September 9, 2013
I have to say Amen and Amen to M.P.'s remarks. Michael was always so sweet and so funny. Like so many friends, I will miss him so very much.
m.p. blackburn
Monday, September 9, 2013
AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MICHAELS PASSING. HE WAS A FUN AND LOVING GUY. FULL OF LIFE AND CHEER. ALL THAT KNEW HIM LOVED HIM. WILL BE PRAYING FOR HIS FAMILY. SO LONG FOR NOW MY FRIEND.