AUSTIN — J. C. Griffin,

94, of Austin passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023. He was born third of six children on February 14, 1929, in Austin to the late John Lawson and Velma Utley Griffin.

J. C. was raised on a farm, and he and his brothers and sisters knew what hard work was from an early age. He graduated from Ward High School in 1947 and started his 38-year career with Southwestern Bell as a lineman.

In 1951 he was drafted into the Army and spent two years in Korea. In 1952, he married the love of his life, Bobbye Busick. They were married for 70 years. After their marriage, he finished college and then law school, earning his Juris Doctorate. J. C. was a very kind Christian man and was always willing to help everyone. He was a longtime member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church. After retiring, he began writing a book about his Army experiences, specifically for his descendants so they would know what their grandfather experienced in the Army.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Griffin was preceded in death by brothers, John Griffin, Thomas Griffin, and Virgil Griffin.

Mr. Griffin is survived by his wife, Bobbye; daughters, Nancy Marsh, and Connie Boullie; grandsons, Clinton Boullie and Cliff Marsh; one great-grandson, J. C. Marsh; one brother, Lawrence Griffin; one sister, Loetta Bradford (Will); and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Moore’s Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816. A graveside service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.