Burnice Lareed Griffin , 79, of Center, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2015 at his residence.

His wishes were to be cremated and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Doyle English and Bro. A.G. Odom officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Mr. Griffin was born November 20, 1935 in Center to George Wesley Griffin and Eloise Campbell Griffin. He served in the National Guard and was a member of Lighthouse Church. Mr. Griffin was an avid outdoorsman.

He is survived by
Wife: Debra Griffin of Center

Children:
Stephen A. Griffin of Center
Jennifer Windham and husband, Dean, of Center

Sisters:
Bobbie Roberts and husband, Troy, of San Augustine
Barbara Cruse of Center
Brooksie Tindle and husband, Roy, of San Augustine
Betty Schull and husband, George, of Huxley
Beverly Hendrick and husband, Larry of Center
Brenda Renfro of Lufkin

Brothers:
Ray Griffin and wife, Ilean of San Augustine
Ben Griffin of San Augustine

Grandchildren:
Damien Andrew Griffin
Charisma Lacey Griffin
Charlotte Faith Griffin

Preceded in death by
Parents: George Wesley Griffin and Eloise Campbell Griffin
Sister: Billie Watson
Brother: Johnny Griffin