Richard Lynn Griffin, 72, of Nashville, passed away on September 8, 2020, at home
surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a life-long
member of First Presbyterian Church in Watertown, TN. He was a 1966 graduate of
Watertown High School and graduated from Trousdale County Vocational School. He
owned and operated Griffin Heating & Air Service for over 40 years. He was a faithful
and loving husband, dad, grandfather, brother and friend to many. He loved his home
and the Tennessee Vols.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sarah Vaught and J. Doyle Griffin. He is
survived by his wife of 44 years, Virginia Harper "Ginny" Griffin; two daughters, Ginger
and Lynn; five grandchildren, Lyndsey, Mason, Brianna, Heather and Braydon; two
brothers, John Donald (Joyce) and C. David (Brenda) Griffin; father-in-law, James L.
Harper; three nephews, Ben, Eric and Michael Griffin, and many special friends
including his "Coffee Group" and Ricky Chenoweth. The family extends special
appreciation to Dr. Lester Porter and the entire team at Tennessee Oncology for their
attentive and loving care.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2020, at Jones Hill
Cemetery, Watertown, TN. Masks are requested.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 403 W. Main St., Watertown, TN
37184. Hunter Funeral Home, Watertown, TN (615)237-9318.

* SERVICE MOVED TO FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 403 West Main St., Watertown, TN 37184