R.A. Griffin

James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel R.A. Griffin, 90, of Alford died Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at Jackson Hospital. Mr. Griffin was a native and life long resident of Jackson County, where he was a mechanic and farmer. In 2010, he was honored with the Jackson County Farm Family of the Year award. He was a member of Alford Assembly of God Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Della Griffin, and one daughter. Syble Melvin. He is survived by his wife of almost 70 years, Ardella M. Griffin of Alford; one son Kenny Griffin and wife, MaryNell of Alford; one daughter, Judy Sanders and husband, Mack of Chipley; three sisters, Artha Bauldree of Alford, Price Lipford of Marianna, and Dorothy Eldridge of Alford; seven grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2013 at James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel. Burial will follow in Alford Cemetery with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2013 at James & Sikes Maddox Chapel. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Alford Assembly of God Church, Covenant Hospice, or charity of choice.