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George Wayne Griffith, age 69, of Roswell, Georgia passed away suddenly as a result of a cardiac event on December 8, 2020.
George was born in Augusta, Georgia and grew up in Belvedere, South Carolina. When he grew up he went by his middle name, Wayne, so as to not be confused with his father. After having a family of his own, he wanted to be known by his first name, George. He worked with his dad’s flooring company and lived in Brunswick and St. Simons Island, Georgia. He worked on his stepfather’s apple orchard in Hendersonville, North Carolina while going to school at night before moving to Atlanta where he met his wife, Lisa. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology at Southern College of Technology while working a full-time job. He designed equipment for various companies including Kimberly Clark, Scientific Atlanta, General Electric, Siemens, and the NASA space shuttle program. George had a passion for learning about new things and loved history, flying, travel, his dogs, woodworking, technology and fixing anything. He was a memorable person who was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
George is preceded in death by his father, George William Griffith; mother, Valera Morris Harris; and stepfather, Robert Harris.
George is survived by his wife, Lisa Katerba Griffith; son, Gavin Griffith; daughter, Kira Griffith; sister, Sandra Foreman; and brother, Anthony Griffith.
George wished to be cremated and his ashes scattered in several locations that were meaningful in his life: St. Simons Island, 13th Street bridge in Augusta, Chattahoochee River in Roswell, and Mount Mitchell in North Carolina.
The family is being assisted by Georgia Cremation, 3570 Buford Hwy #202, Duluth, GA 30096 (678) 584-0914 www.GeorgiaCremation.com
Linda Flanders says
Oh George, you left us way too early. I will miss our phone calls together, you were always a bright light in my life.
Gavin and Kira, your dad was so very proud of both of you, I could almost see him grinning ear to ear when he spoke of you both.
Lisa, George loved you dearly and always wanted to please you. He surely was a character when talking about his villa, he would want to do something and we would talk about it and then he would always say “Lisa will have my head on a platter” and then we would both laugh!
George was one of a kind for sure. We will all miss him terribly. Heaven has gained a unique Angel as we adjust to losing a unique friend.
May you Rest In Peace my friend
Lisa, Kira and Gavin, you are in our thoughts and prayers
Catharine Brockman says
We will definitely miss George. Our neighborhood just won’t be the same without him. We always enjoyed his smile and funny stories. You are in our thoughts and prayers, Lisa, Kira and Gavin. George was taken from you too soon and too suddenly. Rest In Peace.
Karen & Andrew Geng says
Andrew and I are thinking of you at this difficult time. So sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do to help, please let us know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cathy & Ron Phillips says
George was a joy to be around. He was a wealth of information on many subjects and could talk for hours about anything. We met him and Lisa when we bought our Hilton Head villa in the same building 20 plus years ago. I’m so sad that we only saw them during owners week. Teaches you to cling closely to your friends and family. I pray for comfort for his family
Michelle Deese @ Draffin Tucker says
Kira, so sorry to hear about your father passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are extended for you and your family.
The Wareing Family says
Gavin, so sorry to hear of your loss, deepest condolences , please reach out if you need anything, or we can help in any way.