Timmy Junior Griffin

Timmy Junior Griffin, 68, of Waynesville passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at his residence after an extended illness.

Born in Waycross, Ga to the late Noah Dillard Griffin and Inez Driggers Griffin. He is also preceded in death by a brother Edger Griffin, a grandson Michael Byrd, Jr., two aunts Clara Jean Dickerson and Lorine Driggers, and a cousin Buddy Dixon.

Timmy was a loving husband, father and papa and proudly served his country for 12 years in the Army as a medic. He loved hunting, fishing, playing the guitar and singing Alabama songs with the kids and grandkids. His favorite song was “Close Enough to Perfect”, which he would play and sing to his beloved wife. Timmy taught his grandkids to hunt and fish, ride horses and was a confidant and best friend to them. He would call his girls and grands every day. He was known for his quick-witted sense of humor and lit up the room with his personality. Timmy played in the band while in the military. He played at many events including the Daytona 500. He loved to travel to the mountains, Disney, and the Strawberry Festival and cherished any time he could spend with his family and always put them first. Timmy will be deeply missed and loved by all those who knew him.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 44 years Wendy Griffin; a son Timothy Stephen “Bubba” Griffin (Rebecca) of Waycross; five daughters Leslie Taylor of Waycross, Amanda Byrd (Danny) of Waycross, Pamella Griffin of Brunswick, Rhonda Griffin of Virginia and Julia Popp (Douglas) of Folkston; 17 grandchildren Emily, Allen, Cassidy, Junior, Austin, Harrison, Tanner, Chloe Anna, Ellajay, Natalie, Danielle, Robbie, Andrew, Carson, Maybree, Annah and Ellie; six great grandchildren Cash, Addler, Hartley, Colton, Bentley and Wrenley; a brother Steve Griffin of Jacksonville; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Visitation will be held Monday, April 6, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 pm at Frye Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 2:00 pm at the funeral home officiated by Bishop Raymond Willis.

Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery with military honors immediately following the service.

Pallbearers include Andrew Goreham, Robbie Goreham, Carson Buchanan, Connor Barker, Aaron Dixon, Austin Griffin, Junior Griffin and Allen Taylor.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.