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Charles Griffon Obituary

Tommy passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at his home in Plaquemine surrounded by his family. Born 11-1-1935 in Plaquemine, LA and graduated from Plaquemine High School and retired from Dow Chemical with 34 years of service. Visitation will be on Saturday, December 16th, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church from 11:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 1:30 p.m. with burial to follow in Grace Memorial Park. Tommy is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dot Berthelot Griffon; three sons, Steve Griffon and wife Nancy, Moon Griffon and wife Tonia, and Kurt Griffon and wife Lisa; two daughters, Karen Shipp and husband Mike, and Suzanne Lestage and husband Brian; 16 grandchildren, Katie G. Gibbons, Kevin Griffon, Chad Leach, Marci Honeycutt, Jodi Leach, Holly Leach, Daniel Griffon, Derek Griffon, Mattie Griffon, Walker Griffon, Kade Griffon, Blair Daze', Reid Griffon, Griffon Lestage, Aimee Lestage and Matthew Lestage; and 10 great grandchildren. Tommy is also survived by three sisters, Glenda R. Murphy, Sara Ann G. Sarradet and Sandra "Coochie" Landry and husband Alton. Tommy served in the National Guard and was a charter member of the St. Louis Hunting Club. He was a member of the K of C, St. John Father's Club, Dow Chemical Retirement Club and served on the Iberville Parish Police Jury. Tommy was an avid gardener, hunter, fisherman and cook. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, Charles "Bobbie" and Sarah Young Griffon. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. The family is requesting no flowers. Donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or The Options Program at St. Thomas More Catholic School in Lafayette, LA. Please share memories at www.wilbertservices.com.

Published by The Advocate from Dec. 15 to Dec. 17, 2017.
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With DEEPEST SYMPOTHY, Daryl Lights Dow Pipeline.

Daryl Lights

December 17, 2017

My heart goes out to you at this sorrowful time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

With Love & Sympathy

Beryl Beauchamp

Beryl Beauchamp

December 17, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Love and prayers. Randy and Kaye Canova.

December 17, 2017

going to miss my ole buddy he was a true friend

fonk morales

December 17, 2017

One of the nicest men I ever worked for. Always had a smile and made work easy to go to.The family has my condolences and prayers.

John Corbin

December 16, 2017

Tommy was always one of those guys that was fun to be around. The world will miss Tommy Griffon.
May Tommy's soul rest in peace.
May the family be comforted by the grace of God.
God Bless.

Jimmy Strubb

December 16, 2017

Dorothy Ann and family, we were so sorry to learn of Tommy's passing. May Jesus wrap his loving arms around all of. Love, Larry & Shirley Metrejean

Larry & Shirley Metrejean

December 16, 2017

Such a great story teller. I will always remember his visits during our coffee breaks. He always had a funny story or joke. Dot, our prayers are with you and your family.

Shirley and Tommy Bickham

December 16, 2017

The entire staff at Wilbert Funeral Service expresses our sincere condolences. May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times spent together as you celebrate a life well lived!

The Staff of Wilbert Funeral Home

December 16, 2017

Please know my heart is with you all today

Anne Lestage

December 16, 2017

Tommy was my Supervisor at Dow Pipeline. He was the most caring, fun loving person that I've ever known. He enjoyed life and always had that smile and was a Great story teller. My wife Rita and I will miss him. Praying for his family. I know Saint Peter and the gang up there must have smiles on their face . Rest in Peace Mr Tommy. Ronnie @ Rita Levet

Ronnie Levet

December 15, 2017

We are praying for your family! Sending lots of hugs, love and prayers. Bobby and Pam Lestage

December 15, 2017

Wonderful memories of Tom and the entire Griffon family. I told Moon, when I think of Tom, a smile comes to my face. Prayers for you all in your time of sorrow.

Kevin Caballero

December 15, 2017

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Floyd & Cheryl Hebert

December 15, 2017

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