Mark Paul Griffin

Mark Paul Griffin, 57, died Friday, January 15, 2021, at the Holbrook Healthcare Center, where he had been a resident since March 2008. 

He was born on December 24, 1963, in Beckley, W.Va., a son of the Rev. Mitchell L. Griffin, III, who survives at French Creek with wife Judy, and the late Patricia Ann Webb. Also preceding him in death was his stepmother, Mary Ann Griffin. In addition to his father, he is also survived by one daughter TaNeka Williamson of Milford, Iowa.

Mark was previously employed as a truck driver.  He was a member of the Mt. Olive United Methodist Church at Hemlock and the Adrian VFD.  He enjoyed taking walks and going for drives.

At the request of the deceased, his body will be cremated.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mt. Olive United Methodist Church, 1352 Palace Valley Road, Helvetia, WV 26224. 

Online condolences may be extended to the Griffin family at www.heavnerandcutright.com. The Griffin family entrusted the Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service with the arrangements.

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