Grady Cline Griffin, 89 years old, of Asheville, NC passed away on January 14, 2022 at his home in Asheville. Grady was born on October 25, 1932 in Madison County, NC. He attended both Mars Hill College and Western Carolina University. He enjoyed attending church at First Baptist Church of Asheville with his wife Mary Lou. He also enjoyed attending classes at UNCA Osher Lifelong Institute. Grady and Mary Lou traveled the globe during their 64 years together and enjoyed spending time with family and friends at their Litchfield Beach condo.
Grady is survived by his loving spouse of 65 years, Mary Lou Griffin; his children, Celeste Griffin Mullis, of Arlington, TX, and Mark Griffin (Ella Strebel), of San Mateo, CA; his siblings, Genell Clements, of Weaverville, NC, Bobby Griffin (Barbara), of Leicester, NC, and Lloyd Griffin, of Burnsville, NC; his grandchildren, Jordan Grimes, of Houston, TX, Michael Mullis (Cristal), of Houston, TX; his great-grandson Maxwell Mullis, of Houston, TX; his cousin, Larry Griffin (Mary Ann), of Weaverville, NC, and many other cousins.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Mars Hill Cemetery. Memorials can be made out to First Baptist Church, 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC 28801, or the charity of your choice. The family would like to thank Care Partners Hospice for their compassionate support and would also like to extend a special thanks to David Dominguez for his genuinely warmhearted care and attention.
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