Griffin
HORTENSE – Franklin “Frank” Dempsey Griffin, 82 of Hortense passed away Wednesday night, September 23, 2026 at Baptist Hospital in Jacksonville, Fla., after a brief illness.
Born in Cuthbert, Ga., Griffin’s parents were Pleasant Dempsey “P.D.” Griffin and Nell i e Woodard Griffin. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Terry Lance Griffin and two great grandsons, his angel babies, Gary Scott Harris and Carter Ray Harris.
Griffin was the owner of Atkinson Pawn Shop and Brantley Mini Storage. He served in the United States Air Force for eight years and the Coast Guard for four years.
Griffin was a member of Hickox Baptist Church. He loved spending time with his family and friends, but most of all his grandchildren.
Griffin enjoyed selling and trading and was always wheeling and dealing.
Survivors include his wife, Glenda Sue Griffin of Hortense; three daughters and sons-in-law, Phyllis Harris (Tony Griffin) of Nahunta, Cindy Herrin (Daniel) of Hortense and Jennifer Owens (George Skarpalezos) of St. Simons; two step-sons, Denny Ryan Tuten (Michelle) of Lakeland, Ga., and Ted Hagler II (Myka) of Kingsland; 12 grandchildren, Candace Purdom (Mikal Szczepaniak), Jordan Thomas, Stevens Harris (Kayla), Noah Tuten, Ansley Worth (Logan), Carsyn Owens, Trey Hagler, Chloe Rizer (Dalton), Chandler Owens, Taylor Hagler, Remington Herrin and Satilla Griffin (Alan Bennett); five great grandchildren, River Brooks Worth, Bailey Knight Griffin (Cassie), Hayden Mardany (Laci), Joshua Mardany and Christian Szczepaniak; four greatgreat grandchildren, Daultry, Maggie, Dalan and Axson; sister, Sharon Carlson of Augusta; and also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
A memorial service was held Sunday afternoon, September 27, 2026 at the chapel of Frye Funeral Home with Rev. Ryan Tuten and Bro David Jacobs officiating.
Arrangements were with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.
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