Harold Wayne Griffin

Harold Wayne Griffin, 83, of Paducah, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, December 19th, 2017 at Baptist Health of Paducah with his family by his side. Harold was a retired salesman and photographer in the photography industry. He was also an ordained minister of the gospel for over 25 years, pastoring several Baptist churches in the local area. Harold was also a member of West End Baptist Church in Paducah.

Harold was a veteran of the US Navy serving as a photographer during the Korean conflict.

Harold is survived by his wife of 63 years, Emma; four children, Vernon (Carole) Griffin of Cache, OK., Joanna Marie (Greg) Cash of Benton, KY., Adrian Jay (Teresa) Griffin of Sayer, PA.,and Paul Edward Griffin of Nashville, TN.; four grandchildren, David Wayne (Kristin Thomas) Whitehead of Ashville, NC., Michael Craig Griffin of Lawton, OK., Jennifer Ann Griffin of Cache, OK., and Conrad Griffin Cash of Benton, KY.; one great grandson, Davian Stewart Houghland of Cache, OK.; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dolphy L. and Ethel M. Adams Griffin; one brother, Virgil Eugene Griffin; and two sisters, Loucile Guill, and Frances Tucker.

Friends may visit the family on Thursday, December 21st, 2017 at Lindsey Funeral Home from 11am until 1pm. Funeral services will start at 1pm following visitation with Rev. Dewayne Chadwick and Rev. Wayne Carter officiating. Burial will follow at McNabb Cemetery in Marshall County Memory Gardens in Marshall County, KY.

Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.lindseyfuneral.com