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Jimmie V. Griffin, 72, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1996 and formerly of Farmington, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2004 after a long illness. Jimmie was born March 1, 1932, the son of Sylvester Von and Flossie Hayes Griffin in Owensville, Indiana. He was a 46 year member of Plumbers Pipefitters Local Union 412. Jimmie served in the US Navy during the Korean conflict. Was a member of Masonic Lodge #15 and was a Life member of Elks Lodge 1747 of Farmington. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather; would never refuse anyone help in a time of need. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends. Jimmie is survived by his wife, Dana; son, Craig; granddaughter, Leslee; grandson, Erik Griffin of Farmington; two brothers and four sisters; many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held today, Wednesday, December 15, 2004 from 4 pm to 8 pm in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho, with the Service on Thursday, December 16, 2004 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary. Interment will take place in Beaver, Oklahoma. Honorary Pallbearers will be Erik V. Griffin, Craig V. Griffin, Jan Lilley, Richard Hill, Allen Pearson, Jerry Kuhn, Jerry Vaughn, and Eddie Sosaya. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary Rio Rancho, New Mexico 892-9920
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