He was a retired United States Navy Veteran and Union Welder and was of the Baptist faith. Billy Joe loved hunting, fishing, going to Hickory Deer Camp and riding his side-by-side. He also loved his daughter's cooking. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, James Griffin, Richard Griffin and Glen Griffin; and a special aunt, Shaddy Ferrell.
He is survived by his wife, Gaynell Hall Griffin of Dumas; his children, David Christopher Griffin and wife Martha of Santa Fe, TX, Chad Marshall Griffin and wife Megan of Des Arc, AR and Shawna Griffin Edwards and husband Justin of Dumas, AR; siblings, Betty Timmons of Dumas, AR and Rose Stephens and husband Carl of Taylor, AR; and grandchildren, Victoria, Natalia and Siena Griffin, Christopher, Savannah and Analeigh Edwards, Deekin Griffin and Maya Olivia Hamilton.
Graveside services will be 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 16th Section Cemetery in the Valley Community with Rev. Dub Byers officiating. There will be a visitation from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Tuesday preceding the graveside service at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. Serving as pallbearers are Christopher Edwards, Justin Edwards, Dakota Moring, Devlyn Moring, Bryant Delrio and Sammy E. Smith. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Pee Wee Wells, Tyler Griffin and Cameron Griffin. You can sign Billy Joe's guestbook registry on this website.
Condolences(13)
Curtiss Turner
Goose Creek, SC Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Rest in peace former shipmateYou are a really good guy and a good sailor. I've thought about you on several occasions since I retired from the Navy. I hope God will lay his hand upon your family and we're going to ease their grief and help them understand that you have gone to a better place.
Dorothy Spidle
Jacksonville, AR Tuesday, May 13, 2025 My deepest condolences for you and your family. My thoughts, prayers and love are with you all.Jeff cheshire
Monticello, AR Tuesday, May 13, 2025 myself and all the guys at hickory hole hunting club send our condolences and prayers to all the family. RIP Billy joe you'll be missed ol buddy.Shelia Ratledge
Monticello, AR Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Thank you for your service !! So Sorry for your loss, Prayers for each and every one.Sherry Ellis O'Neill-Rawls
Monticello, AR Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Rose, Betty, & family, I am so sorry to hear of Billy Joe's passing. I pray God will give you comfort, blessings, and peace during this time of grief.Trudy Carrington (Tucker)
Rowlett, TX Monday, May 12, 2025 I was a classmate of Billy Joe's at Drew Central. My heart goes out to his family and friends. I can tell you in school Billy Joe was an amazing friend. His smile and laughter always brightened my day. I wish we could have kept in touch over the years but I know that is hard sometimes. Just want you to know even back then he was loved and appreciated. May God wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you during this sad time. Much love and prayers for you all.Carol Wallis Stephenson
El Dorado, AR Monday, May 12, 2025 I too am a Class of 1977 classmate of Billy Joe, I think I remember the family living in Lacey for a while. He had a sweet disposition and got along with everyone, keeping his wits about him. Sorry to hear of his passing.Douglas McCarty
CONWAY, AR Monday, May 12, 2025 Thank you for your service, RIP Billy Joe.Sending prayers to his family.
Terry Mize
Lufkin, TX Sunday, May 11, 2025 I'm another classmate of Billy's, DC 1977. He was always sweet to me, and I've never forgotten that. Hate to hear that he's gone.Jeanie McDonald
Vicksburg, MS Saturday, May 10, 2025 I am so sorry to learn of Billy’s passing. Prayers for Gaynell and all of the family.Pamela Pace Blann
Crosserr, AR Saturday, May 10, 2025 Betty Rosa and family,Sorry to hear this about your brother. I’ll be thinking of you in the days ahead. Prayers for your family!
Karen Barnes
Springdale, AR Saturday, May 10, 2025 Billy Joe and I were classmates at Drew Central. He was so kind and always had a million dollar smile on his face for everyone. Sending my thoughts and prayers to his family.Karen Barnes, class of 1977
Kenneth Higgins
Flippin, AR Friday, May 9, 2025 Billy was a classmate and family. I wanted to b,e like him. Brave, bordering on cockiness. I just couldn’t measure up. I too retired from the Navy but was not able to keep In touch with him after retirement. I’ll miss him.