Howard Oscar Griffie Jr. of Raeford died peacefully at his home on August 26th, 2019 at 10:44 p.m. at the age of 67.
Before his illness, Howard enjoyed the mountains and Holden Beach. He loved to golf, cook for his family, and even do their laundry. He was a fan of Duke basketball, Jeff Gordon, and Star Wars and Godzilla movies. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time in his home with his beloved family. He served his country in the US. .Marine Corps and U.S. Army. He was a deacon, Brotherhood director and Choir director at his church, and a volunteer firefighter at the Rockfish Fire Department.
He was preceded in death by his father Howard Oscar Griffie Sr. and his mother, Dannie (Edwards) Griffie from Gastonia.
He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 35 years, Janice (Chason) Griffie; his daughter Molly Elizabeth Sanchez and sons, Michael Roman Griffie and Douglas Bryan Griffie; two grandchildren, Gavin Leonidas Sanchez and Weston Jack Sanchez; son-in-law, Alan Michael Sanchez; brothers-in-law, Earl Chason and Larry Chason and his wife, Virginia; niece, Jennifer Chason; and honorary daughter, Brittney Eberman.
A memorial service will be held at Pittman Grove Baptist Church on Saturday, August 31st, 2019 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Ken Williams and the Rev. Archie Barringer officiating. The family will receive friends directly after the service in the fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Black Horse Association.