John Tim "JT" Griffin

John Tim “JT” Griffin, age 86, of Bear Creek, died Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at the SECU Jim & Betsy Bryan UNC Hospice House.

JT was born in Chatham County, on September 26, 1935, to the late Tim Griffin and Ollie Fields Griffin. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mariel McNeill, and Ruth Jones.

Surviving relatives include his wife, Patricia Johnson Griffin, one son, David Griffin of Bear Creek, three daughters, Dawn Griffin Williams and Jamie Ellis of Bear Creek, Janet Swepson and husband Leroy of Pittsboro, Amy Griffin of Bear Creek, eight grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 11AM at Sandy Branch Baptist Church with Pastor Jimmy Brown presiding.

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made in JT’s memory to Sandy Branch Baptist Church 715 Sandy Branch Church Road Bear Creek, NC 27207, or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

Condolences may be made at www.donaldsonfunerals.com

Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Griffin family.