Edwin Alphin Griffis

Edwin Alphin Griffis, 94, of Fargo passed away Sunday morning, October 27, 2024 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born in Clinch County to the late Elemuel “Lem” and Alice Howell Griffis. Mr. Griffis lived in Clinch County for most of his life where he retired from the Clinch County Board of Education as the Principal of Fargo Elementary School. He was a member of the Clinch County Retired Teacher’s Association, Fargo Senior Citizens. Mr. Griffis was a member of the Fargo United Methodist Church where he taught Sunday School for thirty-five years. He always enjoyed talking with people staying at Griffis Campground in Fargo.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Grace Barineau Griffis; grandson, Kyle Ware; two sisters, Maldine Barnhill and Mary Alice Griffis; one brother, Arden Griffis.

Survivors include five daughters and sons-in-law, Grace and Bill Parsons of Waycross, Georgia Griffis, Jessica Hart, Cordele, Carol and Ken Leggett of Whigham, Cheryl and David Ware of Whigham, Melissa and Steven Kelly of Tifton; four grandchildren, Thomas Leggett, III, Rachel Leggett-Clement (Hal), Eryn Parsons, Ericka McIntosh (Randy); four great-grandchildren, Will McIntosh, Kate McIntosh, Cash Carter, and Caylor Carter; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday morning, October 29, 2024, at 11 am at Fargo Church of God. Burial will follow in Fargo Memorial Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Tuesday morning from 10 until 11 am at the Fargo Church of God.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fargo Senior Citizen’s Center, c/o Mrs. Kathy Handley, 1910 Woodpecker Rt., Fargo, GA 31631 or Georgia Sheriff’s Boys Ranch, 5671 GA-122, Hahira, GA 31632.

Sympathy may be expressed online at www.roundtreefuneralhome.net. 

Roundtree Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.