Robert "Bob" Griffin

Robert Lee Griffin of Bates, Arkansas, better known as Bob, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Bob was born May 28, 1932 in Pendelton, Oregon to Robert Eugene Griffin and Margaret L. Griffin. He was 92 years old. Bob was a longtime member of the Cedar Creek Baptist Church in Weeks, Arkansas. Bob was a devout Christian and lived his life as such.

Bob proudly served in the United States Army as a medic. He was stationed in Korea, where he did most of his time. Upon returning home, Bob married the love of his life, Glenda Stafford. Together they raised three children, worked on the family farm, and enjoyed living life in the country. Bob was a mechanic by trade and could fix anything. He retired from the Waldron Public Schools as a bus mechanic. He loved riding horses and being outdoors with his cattle. Bob's legacy of hard work, strong values and good morals will be carried on through his family.

Bob leaves behind to cherish his memory, one daughter, Bonita Atnip and husband Eddie of Needmore, Arkansas, two sons: Robert "Bobby" Griffin and Boyd Griffin both of Bates, Arkansas. Grandpa will forever remain in the hearts of his grandchildren: Jody Cox and husband Mike, Caramie Edwards and husband Doug, Kassie Anschutz, Sheena Defoor and husband Mike, Chantry Clubb and wife Jessica and Kandace Handy and husband Ronnie as well as his great grandchildren: Macy Griffin, Mayson Anschutz, Justin Edwards, Cassidee Tucker, Ryleigh Martin, Chayse Nelson, Colton Edwards, Trevor Edwards, Landon Defoor, Karli Anschutz, Rowdy Tucker, Kimmy Defoor, Addilynne Cox, Cadance Cox, Addi Handy, Ryan Handy, Alex Clubb, Levyn Clubb, Sarys Clubb and Dariyen Clubb and his great great grandchildren: Kysen, Rylee, Kenleigh, Kash and Irelyn. Bob will be missed by all those who knew him and the many whose lives he impacted including a host of extended family, friends and neighbors he loved dearly.

Bob was preceded in death by his loving wife Glenda, his parents Robert and Margaret, one grandson Robert Boyd Griffin, two sisters and two brothers.

Bob's memorial life celebration will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 13, 2024 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Doug Edwards officiating. Arrangements and cremation are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.