David F. Griffin

September 30, 1958 - February 1, 2019

David F. Griffin, age 60, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 1, 2019. Dave was born on September 30, 1958 in Bristol, TN because the maternity ward was across the state line. He grew up in Bristol, Virginia, the son of Bobby and Frieda Bass Griffin. Preceded in death by his mother, he is survived by his wife Kimberly Armstrong Griffin, his father, brother Danny and wife Suzy (Ackaouy), niece Lauren Griffin and husband, Jamey Rector; nephews Taylor and Logan Griffin; niece Reagan Griffin and great nephews Jaylen and Roman; mother-in-law Barbara Armstrong Theel, sister-in-law Shirley Foor; niece Nannette Moore and husband Kordearl and great nieces Sophie and Sadie. Dave attended John Battle High School and graduated from Virginia High in 1976. After graduating from Carson-Newman College (University) Dave earned a Master of Arts in Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Dave served as minister of music and youth in Maryland and as music minister in Knoxville. In 1996, Dave and his wife moved to Knoxville to be closer to family. He worked for Covenant Health. Dave will be remembered by friends and family for his unique sense of humor, his love of music and sports and his dogs. The family will receive friends at Berry Highland West from 6:00-8:00 Thursday, February 7 with the funeral to follow. Burial will be Friday, Feb. 8 at 2:00 p.m. at Susong Cemetery in Bristol, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley.