James Lee Griffin

James Lee Griffin passed away August 16, 2025 at the age of 73. He was born in Burlington, IA November 8, 1951.  He was the youngest of three children to Crotty & Cleo (Blessing) Griffin of Wapello, IA.  Jim retired from Hon Industries in the early 2000s to enjoy life with family and friends. He would frequently be found at the golf course as golfing became his passion later in life.  Jim was an avid sports fan in general and a big supporter of Wapello sports.  Frequently coaching youth sports and later being an active member of the Wapello Booster Club for several years. Before that Jim spent many early mornings with friends and family in a duck blind on Lake Odessa. 

Jim was married to Jacqueline (Jackie) Griffin since Sept 18, 1976 and resided in Wapello, IA for all his life and began wintering in Sebring, FL over the last several years.  Family was always a priority for Jim and he was always there if someone needed anything.  Jim lived life exactly as he wanted to and was larger than life to his circle.  He will be missed dearly by many friends and family. 

Jim was preceded in death by his parents Crotty & Cleo Griffin, Mother-in-law Beverly Speer, and nephew Rick Griffin.

Jim is survived by his wife Jackie, son Jimmy, brother Crot and Doris Griffin, sister Becky and Dave Orr, nieces Kim and Brock Wilson, Lisa Griffin, nephews Davy and Staci Orr, Jason and Thias Griffin and all their respective families.

A celebration of life for family and friends will be at Heritage Oaks Golf and Country Club in Wapello, IA on September 6, 2025 from 4:30PM - 7:00PM.  A memorial has been established for the Wapello Fire Department in Jim’s name.   Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservices.com.  Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Wapello is assisting the family.

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