Rick Griffin passed away at age 63 in Kansas City, Kansas at KU Medical Center on July 24, 2020 surrounded by his family.
Rick was the son of Clifton and Jannie Mae (Wells) Griffin. He was born on September 18, 1957 in Harrison, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his father Clifton Griffin and several aunts and uncles.
Rick is survived by his spouse, Gelica Tramell Griffin and his three children, Jason Jones of Springfield, Missouri, Greg Jones and his wife Erin of Harrison and Laura Jo Wilburn and her husband Robert of Valley Springs, Arkansas. He was also survived by his mother, Jannie Griffin; 8 grandchildren, Katie, Clayton, Hunter, Greta, Mason, Walker, Hailey and Baby Ada. Rick was also survived by his special aunt Billie Brisco.
Rick graduated from Harrison High School and went on to attend classes at North Arkansas College. He retired from the Harrison Fire Department and North Arkansas Regional Medical Center.
He loved the County and City Government which he served on for several years. Rick attended Elmwood Baptist Church and had a love for Miracle Lighthouse Church. Rick had a tremendous love for people which led him to the calling of service to people. He loved hunting, fishing, and spear fishing. He enjoyed and truly loved working with his son at the gun shop, Hilltop Armory.
Rick loved his children and grandchildren with all of his heart.
Services for Rick will be held Wednesday July 29, 2020 at 10:00 am at the Coffman Funeral Home Chapel in Harrison with Sam Kaunley and Arvin Adams officiating. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home.
Pallbearers include Doug Wasson, Terry Sims, Bryan Unruh, Ron Thomas, Willie Brown and Cliff Barnett. Honorary pallbearers are Johnny Savage, Dr. Allen Jackson, Jim and Karen Conner, Dr. Bill Mears, Dan Harness and Rick Bell.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Miracle Lighthouse Church, 1114 Ridgeway Loop, Harrison, AR 72601.
