GUYTON, GA — Mr. Leo Fred Griffin III passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020. He was a

dedicated patriot, loyal friend and a loving husband and father. He lived a full life and was loved

and respected by many. He was predeceased by his parents Mr. Leo Fred Griffin Jr. and Mrs.

Miriam Sweat Griffin.

He served in Vietnam as a decorated aviator in the United States Marine Corp. He left the

service with the rank of Captain. He lived a life of discipline and dedication to God and his

family. He was a member of the West Chatham Marine Corp League, serving in various

capacities including Commandant. Separately, he was a charter member of the Effingham

Veterans Park, serving as Treasurer since its inception.

He was a member of Guyton Christian Church and served as an Elder, Deacon and Board

Chairman throughout his service to the church. Previously he was a long-time member of

Garden City United Methodist Church where he served in many positions.

He worked for Tetley Tea in Savannah for twenty seven years and then Southern Tea in

Marietta for many years, serving as Plant Manager for both companies. He served on various

other boards and committees including Savannah Christian Preparatory School, Garden City

Council, Guyton City Council and many other professional organizations.

Mr. Griffin is survived by his wife of fifty three years, Claudette Alsobrook Griffin, a son Robert

Craig Griffin (Kimberly) and a daughter Jennifer Griffin Reiser (Marshall); a granddaughter

Bailey Elizabeth Griffin and four grandsons Robert Craig Griffin Jr., John William (Jack) Reiser,

Samuel Griffin Reiser & Thomas Lawton Reiser; one brother William Sweat (Bill) Griffin (Sandy).

Fred often spoke of his youth including his Summers working at Griffin Lakes, a property

developed by his grandfather and namesake, where he would lead quail hunts and rent boats to

visitors. He also worked as a 'soda jerk' at his other grandfather's drugstore, Sweat's Pharmacy

in Guyton. Card playing was a family activity where he spent many hours through multiple

generations of family and with his closest friends. And he enjoyed playing golf with his friends

each week, especially when he could add to his winnings. His zeal for life was unmatched and

he believed in living life to the fullest and with all one's passion.

Graveside services will be held at Guyton Cemetery at 1pm Saturday, July 18, 2020 with CDC and social distancing guidelines being observed. Masks are encouraged.

Remembrances may be given to Guyton Christian Church, PO Box 5, Guyton GA 31312.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. 912-754-6421