James Griffin

James Griffin, 61, passed away Sept. 18, 2017, in Thayne surrounded by family.

Griffin was a resident of Thayne for the past six years and was a former resident of Farson.

Griffin was born Nov. 4, 1955, in Joplin, Mo., the son of Emmett Griffin and Lorena Ann Sailor.

He attended schools in Farson-Eden and was a 1974 graduate of the Farson-Eden High School.

Griffin married Sheri McWilliams in Farson Aug. 20, 1974.

He was a longtime self-employed general contractor. He retired from CenturyTel after working for several years, and was most recently employed as a safety inspector at STS Consult...