James Curtis Griffith

Mr. James Curtis Griffith, also known as “Big Daddy” and “The Dr.” was ushered into eternal rest on December 4, 2016.  James was born October 31, 1932 in Jefferson, GA to the late Bass and Martha Griffith.  He was a devoted husband for 38 years, a proud father and grandfather.  He was a long term member of the Maxey Hill Church until his failing health.  He proudly retired from the U.S. Army, Hall County School System and Gainesville College. In his spare time, you could always find him playing his guitar.  He was preceded in death by his parents Bass and Martha Griffith and one son Marvin Alton Hester. 

James is survived by his loving wife Sara Griffith of Gainesville, GA; sons: Harold Curry Jr. of Gainesville, GA, Joe (Georgia) Hill both of Gillsville, GA ; daughters: Rosie Mae Harris of Gainesville, GA, Sharon Thompson of Flowery Branch, GA, Venita Pope of Gainesville, GA, Arlissia (Julius) Thomas of Cleveland, GA, Trina Lipscomb of Stone mountain, GA, Adrian Davis of Cornelia, GA; one brother John (Francine) Griffith of Gainesville, GA; one sister Louise Moon of Jefferson, GA; two special sons Anthony Rucker of Griffin, GA, Vidal (Desitta) Lipscomb of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, great grandchildren, and a host of sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins family and friends.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at New Salem Baptist Church at 1:00 PM. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 9, 2016 at Wimberly & Jackson Funeral Home between the hours of 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM.  Professional Services Entrusted to Wimberly & Jackson Funeral Home.