Darold James "Jim" Griffin

Darold James “Jim” Griffin went home to be with Jesus on April 14, 2021 at the age of 71.

He is preceded in death by both his father and mother, Joseph and Lucille Griffin of Independence, MO, his brother Harold Griffin of Oklahoma City, OK, his daughter Christina Griffin of Independence, MO. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Griffin of Independence, MO, his daughter Cherilyn Griffin of Grandview, MO, his son James and wife Kara Griffin of Gorman, Texas. He is survived by siblings Norma Monday of Independence, MO, his brother Willis and his wife Martha Griffin of Blue Springs, MO, his sister Patricia and husband Dan Haskell of Blue Springs, MO, his sister Wanda O'neil of Tyler, Texas, his sister Elaine Hayden of Blue Springs, MO, and his sister Nancy and husband Bruce Spain of Lexington. He has five grand kids, Kayla Young, Brittney Paddock, Bryanna Paddock, AJ Griffin, and Ali Griffin. He has five great grand kids and six adopted great grand kids, Arieonna Hutson, Azleigh Hutson, Janoah Paddock, Jakhia Marshall, Elijah Marshall, Andrew Hutson, Jessica Hutson, Julieana Hutson, Jenna Hutson, Jayson Hutson and Joseph Hutson.

Jim had many names throughout his life, husband, father, grandpa, papa, brother, friend, son. He represented each of those names beautifully. He loved with his whole being and was the most selfless and kind man. Jim enjoyed many things such as, taking his wife, kids, and grandkids cruising in his truck, spending time with his friends at Denny’s and being involved at church for many years.

He lived a life that was full of love and was always willing to help others. Now he gets to rest easy spending eternity with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ knowing that he finished his race well. He will be loved and missed by many.

Until we meet again.