Eddie Griffin

Eddie Griffin, 83, of Aurora, peacefully passed away September 24, 2015 of a short battle with cancer at University of Colorado Hospital.

It is with great sorrow that we must say goodbye to our hero and mentor Eddie Griffin. Eddie was husband of 56 years to Rosalie (Rosie) Griffin, father of 3 (Mark, Mary and Melissa) and Grandfather of 6. Eddie AKA "Papa" was a loving and dedicated family man.

Eddie is survived by his wife, Rosalie Griffin of Aurora; children, Mark Griffin of Corinth TX , Mary (Konstantine Michelis) Herrera, and Melissa (Brad) Carson of Aurora, CO, five grandchildren, Mark (Heather) Griffin of Loveland Co, Brandon Herrera, Andrew Herrera, Ben Carson, and Jack Carson of Aurora CO; great-grandchild, Marcus Hull of Loveland; brother, Doug Griffin of Knoxville TN. He is preceded in death by his grandson, Jeffrey Griffin; parents, Seth and Clara Griffin; siblings, Pauline Patty, Harvel Griffin, Harold Griffin, and Dorothy Cuthbertson.

Eddie was born in 3/24/1932 in Crenshaw County, Alabama to Seth and Clara Griffin. In January of 1948 2 months before his 16th birthday Eddie joined the United States Air Force. On May 23, 1959 he married Rosalie Burton, of Altus, Oklahoma.

During his 22 years of service he was posted in Korea, Japan, Okinawa, France, Germany, and Canada as well as numerous duties in the Continental US. Eddie received Numerous Metal and Awards during his service. Just a few examples are; National Defense Service Metal, WWII Army of Occupation metals (Korea), Metal of Merit for Service, and Air Force Metal of good Conduct (5 Times). After retiring from the Air force Eddie worked another 20 years for Ralston Purina in Oklahoma, Arizona and Colorado as Senior Staff Engineer.

A celebration of life will be held at the Dam East Clubhouse, 12300 E. Amherst Circle, Aurora, CO 80014, on Sunday, October 11, 2015 from 1-4pm. Flowers for this celebration can be sent to 12521 E. Amherst Cir. Aurora Co 80014
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Also as many of you know, Eddie was passionate about giving back to our nation's service members. Being one of the few who fought to protect the freedom of this great country. Often times many of these inspiring individuals come home with wounds you either can or can't see, like a missing limb, combat stress, or depression. Because they've risked everything for us, I'm committed to raising awareness and funds for these wounded service members and their caregivers.

Please join our efforts for Eddie and give what you can by donating through Eddies Wounded Warrior Project page. Eddies Wounded Warrior Project is at the link below:

https://fundraise.woundedwarriorproject.org/rtt/Fundraising/individual/Master-Sergeant-Eddie-Griffin

Thank you in advance for your support, The Griffin Family.

To share a memory of Eddie or leave a special condolence message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.