Earl Russell Griffin

Earl Russell Griffin, 72, of Brewton, died Monday, June 29, 2020 in a Pensacola hospital following a brief illness.

Mr. Griffin was born Aug. 11, 1947, in Portland, Maine. A former resident of Atlanta before moving to Brewton, he was a member of Elim Baptist Church and U.S. Army veteran. He had retired from Kroger as an assistant manager.

A memorial service was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 15, at Elim Baptist Church with Rev. Ron Headley officiating and Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral home directing.

Mr. Griffin is survived by his wife, Wanda Shellman of Brewton; five sons, Dan Griffin and David (Debbie) Griffin, both of Atlanta, Kenny Griffin of Orlando, Cory Shellman of Valley, Ala. and Cameron Shellman of Brewton; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and other extended family members and friends.