Clifford W. Griffin, 84, of Coldwater,
passed away at his home
Cliff would have graduated from Princeton High School Class of 1944, had he not
enlisted in the US Navy to serve in WWII at 17 years old. On Day,
Mr. Griffin was self-employed throughout most of his career, drilling in the
oil and water well industries, leaving behind a reputation of honesty and
integrity. He was also one of the original "wildcat" oil
drillers. Cliff and Jeanne fell in love with Coldwater, moving there in
1967. He owned and operated Griffin Water Well Drilling in Coldwater and
provided well service to hundreds of families and businesses over a long
career.
Cliff really enjoyed family and friends, and always had a good joke to tell for
any occasion. The past nine years he truly enjoyed the love and
companionship of his lady friend Lodema Bregg.
He was a member of the US Navy Cruisers Sailors Association, the Coldwater
Eagles and a lifetime member of the Princeton Elks' Lodge.
Mr. Griffin is survived by his sons Max Griffin, Samuel (Julia) Griffin all of
Coldwater, Joseph Griffin of Phoenix, AZ, four grandchildren Jesse, Sarah,
Gillian and Carter, sisters Dorothy Yates of Owensville, IN and Geneive Brines of Princeton, IN. In addition to his
wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter-in-law Stephanie
Griffin, his sisters Mary, Francis, Lola, Evadine
& Almeta, his brothers Eugene, Russell, Jimmy and
Howard.
Visitation will be
