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     Earl Hastings Griffin was buried at Maple Grove Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery, 5604 Meadow Creek Road, Buckingham Co., Virginia.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 228-16-9691.⁵ He was born on January 11, 1885 at Shipman, Nelson Co., Virginia.^5,1,4,3 He married Mary Elsie Tyler, daughter of John Berry Tyler and Katherine Nora "Katie" Going, on November 6, 1921 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,6,7,8,2 Earl Hastings Griffin died on February 23, 1981 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 96.^5,4,1

     Earl Hastings "Bug" Griffin Jr. was buried at Mulberry Grove Cemetery, Buckingham Co., Virginia.^2,10 His Social Security Number was 223-24-5573.¹¹ He was born on January 4, 1923 at Shipman, Nelson Co., Virginia.^{2,11,3,6,10,12,13} He married Mary Evelyn Gregory on March 8, 1949 at Buckingham Co., Virginia.^3,4 Earl Hastings "Bug" Griffin Jr. married Eunice Virginia Mays on August 21, 1993 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^4,14 Earl Hastings "Bug" Griffin Jr. died on May 14, 2004 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 81.^{2,3,11,5,10,12} He Earl "Bug" Hastings Griffin Jr. of Buckingham, departed this life Friday, May 14, 2004, at McGuire Veterans Hospital. He was born Jan. 4, 1923, at Shipman, (Nelson County), Va. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl H. Griffin Sr. and Mary Tyler Griffin; his first wife, Evelyn Gregory Griffin; his brother, Tommie C. Griffin; and his step-granddaughter, Tammy Lynn Micklem. He is survived by his wife, Eunice M. Griffin; his son, Bruce Hastings Griffin of Appomattox, Va; his stepsons, Patrick E. Micklem and his wife, Joyce, of Arrington, Glenn Micklem and his wife, Stephanie, of Madison Heights; step-daughter, Rhonda Simpson and her husband, Allen, of Stafford. Two grandchildren, and seven step-grandchildren. Three sisters, Lucille Diehr of Manassas, Bernice Wells of Shipman, and Gwen Wood and her husband, Robert, of Charlottesville, Va. He was a Veteran of World War II. He served in Africa and Italy, where he was wounded, and received the Purple Heart. He also received the Bronze Star. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post 8446, past Deacon of Mulberry Grove Baptist Church of which he was a dedicated member, and worker. on May 15, 2004.³

     Tommie Claude Griffin was buried at Stafford Memorial Park, 154 Shelton Shop Road, Stafford, Stafford Co., Virginia.³ He was born on February 5, 1924 at Shipman, Nelson Co., Virginia.^4,9 He married Nettie McKinley Gentry circa 1964.^3,10 Tommie Claude Griffin died on August 2, 2000 at Manassas, Virginia, at age 76.⁵

     Lucille November Griffin was buried at Stafford Memorial Park, 154 Shelton Shop Road, Stafford, Stafford Co., Virginia.^2,7 She was born on November 11, 1925 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^2,7,3,8 As of August 15, 1942,her married name was Diehr.³ She married George Washington Diehr on August 15, 1942 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.^2,3 Lucille November Griffin died on September 25, 2012 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 86.² She Lucille November Diehr, 86, of Shipman, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2012, in Charlottesville. She was born on November 11, 1925, in Virginia, a daughter of the late Earl H. Griffin and Mary Tyler Griffin. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Diehr; one daughter, Mary Alice Wrightman; one sister, Bernice "Bunny" Wells; and two brothers, Earl Griffin and Tommie Griffin. Lucille is survived by her three daughters; Trish Becker of North Beach, Maryland, Marie A. Levine of Crozet and Elsie L. Lilly of Louisa; three sons, Tommie W. Diehr of Fort Myers, Florida; Robert L. Diehr of Warrington and Earl H. Diehr of Front Royal; one sister, Gwen Wood of Charlottesville; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren; and last but not least, a special great-granddaughter whom Lucille raised; Katrina Duff. A graveside service will be conducted at Stafford Memorial Park in Stafford, Virginia, with the Reverend Sam Kellum officiating. on September 27, 2012.²

     Her Social Security Number was 231-36-5185.⁶ Bernice Arlene "Bunny" Griffin was buried at Wells Family Cemetery, Shipman, Nelson Co., Virginia.³ She was born on January 2, 1931 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^3,7,6 As of February 11, 1950,her married name was Wells.⁴ She married George Walker Wells on February 11, 1950 at Buckingham Co., Virginia.^3,4,8 Bernice Arlene "Bunny" Griffin died on January 30, 2011 at Shipman, Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 80.^3,8,6 She Bernice "Bunny" Wells, 80, of Shipman, died Jan. 30 at her home. She was born Jan. 2, 1931, the daughter of the late Earl Griffin and Mary Tyler Griffin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Walker Wells in 1981 and two brothers, Tommy Griffin and Earl Griffin, Jr. Bunny is survived by two daughters, Vanessa W. Robertson and Bonnie "Kitty" Wells Lang, both of Shipman; two sons, H. Duane Wells of Forrest and George E. Wells of Rhoadsville; two sisters, Lucille Diehr of Shipman and Gwendolyn Wood of Charlottesville; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Interment followed in the Wells family cemetery in Shipman. on February 2, 2011.³

     Mary Evelyn Gregory was buried at Mulberry Grove Cemetery, Buckingham Co., Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 228-22-3452.³ She was born on January 25, 1924 at Buckingham Co., Virginia.^6,3,5 As of March 8, 1949,her married name was Griffin.⁴ She married Earl Hastings "Bug" Griffin Jr., son of Earl Hastings Griffin and Mary Elsie Tyler, on March 8, 1949 at Buckingham Co., Virginia.^2,4 Mary Evelyn Gregory died on November 10, 1989 at Buckingham Co., Virginia, at age 65.^6,1

     Eunice Virginia Mays Eunice Mays Micklem Griffin, 85, of Buckingham, departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 16, 2021. Born in Nelson County, September 15, 1935, she was a daughter of the late George and Eva Cunningham Mays. In earlier years, Eunice had been employed with Craddock Terry, retiring after 30 years. She was a beloved and faithful member of Bethel Church of the Brethren, and later, attended Mulberry Grove Baptist Church. Eunice possessed a self-less and giving spirit, always willing to lend a hand where needed. She was also a dedicated Christian lady, her love for the Lord first and foremost, only preceding her love for her family. Eunice loved her family dearly and cherished each one of them. She is survived by three children, Pat E. Micklem (Joyce) of Arrington, Glenn E. Micklem (Sandy), and Rhonda M. Simpson (Allen) both of Madison Heights; a step-son, Hastings Griffin of South Boston; grandchildren, Crystal Taylor (Michael) of Arrington, Angie Shupe (Tommy) of Standardsville, Kimberly Clements (Chris), Franklin Patrick Micklem (Erin), Summer Micklem (Tre) and Christian Micklem, all of Madison Heights; step-grandchildren, Bruce Griffin, Tiffany Wilson (Scott), and Brittney Doss; great-grandchildren, Ambyre, Kaylee, Alayna, Colton, Katelyn, Chloe, Easton, and Griffin; brothers and sisters-in-law, Cecil and Catherine Micklem, and Dorothy Micklem; dear and special friends, Hugh and Brenda Kitchen, and Sallie Crews; special friend and nephew, Charlie Weaver; ex-daughter-in-law, Sandra C. Micklem; special thoughts to Gwen and Bobby Wood; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husbands, Willis P. Micklem, the father of her children, and Earl Hastings Griffin; ten brothers and sisters; a brother-in-law, Edwin Micklem, and a granddaughter, Tammy Micklem. A graveside service will be held in Bethel Church of the Brethren Cemetery.² She was buried at Bethel Church of the Brethern Cemetery, 1921 Variety Mills Road, Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.^2,4 She was born on September 15, 1935 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^2,4,3 As of August 21, 1993,her married name was Griffin.¹ She married Earl Hastings "Bug" Griffin Jr., son of Earl Hastings Griffin and Mary Elsie Tyler, on August 21, 1993 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,2 Eunice Virginia Mays died on January 16, 2021 at Buckingham Co., Virginia, at age 85.²

     George Washington Diehr was buried at Stafford Memorial Park, 154 Shelton Shop Road, Stafford, Stafford Co., Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 224-26-5506.⁷ He was born on January 2, 1911 at Buckingham Co., Virginia.^2,3,7,4 He married Lucille November Griffin, daughter of Earl Hastings Griffin and Mary Elsie Tyler, on August 15, 1942 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,3 George Washington Diehr died on May 20, 1992 at Manassas, Virginia, at age 81.^2,7,4,8

     George Walker Wells was buried at Wells Family Cemetery, Shipman, Nelson Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 223-20-5098.⁶ He was born on June 24, 1921 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^2,3,6,7,4,5 He married Bernice Arlene "Bunny" Griffin, daughter of Earl Hastings Griffin and Mary Elsie Tyler, on February 11, 1950 at Buckingham Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 George Walker Wells died on August 12, 1981 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 60.^3,7

     Robert Ray Wood was buried at Holly Memorial Gardens, Hollymead, Albemarle Co., Virginia.³ He was born on July 21, 1939 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Gwendolyn Inez "Gwen" Griffin, daughter of Earl Hastings Griffin and Mary Elsie Tyler, on September 26, 1964 at Shipman, Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Robert Ray Wood died on October 27, 2021 at Virginia at age 82.³ He Robert Ray Wood, July 21, 1939 - October 27, 2021. Robert was born and raised in White Hall, Virginia, later moving to Charlottesville, Virginia, where he raised his family. Robert was born on July 21, 1939, the son of the late Joseph E. and Ollie Hicks Wood. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Gwendolyn Griffin Wood. He is also survived by his daughter, Ginger Leigh Wood Crowley and her husband, Mike Crowley, of Waynesboro, their daughter, Raeann Elizabeth Crowley of Waynesboro, and his brother, Earl Wood of White Hall, Va. Robert attended Meriwether Lewis school for eight years, then went to Albemarle High School, when it opened in the fall of 1953. He attended that school as a sophomore and graduated in 1956. During his senior year, Robert attended school for 1/2 days and worked at State Farm Insurance for 1/2 days. After graduating, he continued working as a full-time employee. Robert had worked for 47 years at State Farm Insurance when he retired in 2003. Robert had a radiant smile and was warmhearted. He made it a point to speak to everyone and thank everyone who was kind to him. Even in the hospital, and on his last days, he thanked everyone and would shake their hand. Robert cherished his family. He enjoyed spending time with his wife and daughter, going on vacations, visiting family members, getting ice cream and going for drives in the car. When his granddaughter was born, it took his enjoyment of life to the next level. The three of them were the love of his life. Robert shared a very special bond with his son-in-law Mike, from joking with each other and sharing stories to giving him advice. A graveside service will be held at Holly Memorial Gardens on October 30, 2021.³

     Nettie McKinley Gentry was buried at Stafford Memorial Park, 154 Shelton Shop Road, Stafford, Stafford Co., Virginia.³ She was born on May 2, 1920 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^3,2,1 As of circa 1964,her married name was Griffin.² She married Tommie Claude Griffin, son of Earl Hastings Griffin and Mary Elsie Tyler, circa 1964.^3,2 Nettie McKinley Gentry died on November 24, 2006 at Manassas, Virginia, at age 86.^3,4,2

     Allison Wrightman was also known as Mary Alice Diehr.^2,7 Her Social Security Number was 226-58-2762.⁴ She was born on August 16, 1943 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.^2,4,5,7 As of October 4, 1985,her married name was Matta.⁵ She married John Thomas Matta on October 4, 1985 at Prince William Co., Virginia.⁵ Allison Wrightman and John Thomas Matta were divorced on March 10, 1989 at Prince William Co., Virginia.⁷ Allison Wrightman died on July 9, 1999 at Stuart, Martin Co., Florida, at age 55.^6,4,8 She Mary Alice Wrightman, 55, of Stuart died Friday, July 9, 1999 at Hospice of Martin & St. Lucie Residence, Stuart. A native of Shipman, Va., she lived in Stuart for 12 years. 5he moved here from Virginia. She was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include her mother, Lucille Diehr of Virginia; three brothers, Robert Diehr and wife Ruth, and Tommy and Earl Diehr; three sisters, Elsie Lilly, Marie Sydnor and Patricia Becker; and a companion, Jim Black, of Stuart. on July 13, 1999.⁶