James retired from Burlington Industries and was a member of East Side Baptist Church where he taught the Adult Sunday School Class. Other than his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Griffin and Glen Cowan; and his stepfather M.L. Glennon.
Survivors include his wife, Della Hobbs Griffin of Monticello; six sons, Richard Blake Griffin and wife Shannon of TN, Jimmy Griffin and wife Christy of Monticello, Donny Griffin wife Shannon of TN, Tim Griffin of Monticello, Anthony Hobbs and wife Mary of Selma, and Hogan Hobbs and wife Lori of Atlanta, TX; two daughters, Geralyn Miller of DeValls Bluff; Rhonda Mills of Selma; one brother, Billy Joe Griffin and wife Vickie of MS; two sisters, Betty Timmons of Dumas and Rose Stephens and husband Carl of Taylor; twenty grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and many others that called him "PaPa James".
Psalms 127:3-5 "Lo, children are a heritage of the Lord; and the fruit of the womb is His reward. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them:"
Papa James was loved by many children because he gave them his time. They often talk of the coon hunts he took them on. His quiver was full.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 9, 2017 at East Side Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. David McDougal and Bro. Ronnie Reed officiating. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com
Condolences(8)
Tanja L Rochner
Rison, AR Tuesday, February 20, 2018 Oh Ms Della, I am so sorry, i just found out Mr James has passed. God Bless you and your family, i love you! TanjaTanja L Rochner
Rison, AR Tuesday, February 20, 2018 Oh Ms Della, I am so sorry, i just found out Mr James has passed. God Bless you and your family, i love you! TanjaKay Worbingotn
Monticello, AR Thursday, December 7, 2017 Della and children, I am so sorry for your great loss. You are all in my prayers and have my sympathy at this sad time in the loss of a good man James. May you find comfort in the fact that he is with the Lord.SUSIE CHADWICK
WILMAR, AR Thursday, December 7, 2017 I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. DELLA, BETTY AND THE FAMILY, REMEMBER THAT GOD WILL HELP HEAL THE PAIN YOU ARE FEELING AT THIS TIME.Michelle Bsiley
Monticello, AR Thursday, December 7, 2017 Prayers for the family and friends!Love Michelle Bailey
Ronald and Karen Nitson
Wills Point, TX Wednesday, December 6, 2017 Our prayers for y’all. James was a wonderful man and will be missed. May God give you comfort in this trying time. We love you all.Don Smith
Hermitage, AR Wednesday, December 6, 2017 We are sorry to hear about Bro. James. May God bless and give you the strength at this time.Karen Parker
Hermitage, AR Wednesday, December 6, 2017 Go rest high on that mountain sweet angle, many prayers of comfort for all the family