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(4)
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.