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Mrs. Clifton L. ‘Coon’ Griffin, 71

Mr. Clifton L. “Coon” Griffin, 71, of Hazlehurst, passed away June 29 at his residence under the care of Comfort Hospice.
Mr. Griffin was born Jan. 8, 1955, to the late William Barney Griffin and the late Mancy Lou Carter Griffin Williamson. He worked for Claxton Poultry. Mr. Griffin was known for his quick wit, always laughing and joking. He loved spending time with his grandkids and was an avid fisherman.
Survivors include his daughters Daphne (Jessie) Blyler of Hilliard, Fla., Tiffany (Jerry) Deen of Hazlehurst, and Michelle Griffin of Alapaha; son Michael (Courtney) Griffin of Uvalda; sister Ruth (Billy) Vaughn of Baxley; brothers Cohen (Rennae) Griffin of Baxley and Bill (Ann) Griffin of Hazlehurst; 14 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren.
Services were held July 1 in the chapel of Swain Funeral Home, Hazlehurst with the Rev. Keith Yawn and Rick Brown officiating. Interment was in Oak View Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Josh Griffin, Stetson Deen, Zachary Perry, Ridge Chancey, Dalton Blyler, Thorne Chancey and Jeremy Carter.
Honorary pallbearers were the staff of Comfort Care Hospice, Harriett Gonzolez, Rena Evans and all in attendance.
Swain Funeral Home was in charge.

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