Henry Lawson Griffin, affectionately called PaPa, passed away peacefully entering into the presence of his Heavenly Father on July 21, 2015, at the age of 97. He was a native of Altoona, Alabama and resident of Baton Rouge. He enlisted into the United States Navy and was a World War II Veteran. He was a member of Broadmoor Baptist Church and Chairman of the building committee for the chapel. He started the first residential insulation company in Baton Rouge, United Insulation, and then Baton Rouge Insulation. PaPa is survived by his children, Jennifer and Tim Griffin. Grandchild, Griffin Rosseau and wife Casey, and four siblings. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Cleve and Mary Lou Ella Griffin & his wife Mildred "MiMi" Griffin & six siblings. PaPa was a loving giving man, avid gardener and lovingly earned the title The Tomato Man, always willing to help others. PaPa's favorite memories were watching his Grandson play baseball, never missing a game. He will be forever loved and missed until we are reunited with him in Heaven. Visitation will be at Broadmoor Baptist Church on Saturday, July 25 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM with services following. Interment will take place at Greenoaks, 9595 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Broadmoor Baptist Church. Special thanks to Dr. Dale McKinney, his nurse, Margie, providing excellent care, helping extend the quality of his life. Also, special thanks to LaMaison who provided compassionate care and support.
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Jennifer,
Living next door to you, we knew what a wonderful PaPa he was. Henry would arrive faithfully in the very early morning to drive Griffin to school. Your driveway runs next to our bedroom so Henry's prompt arrival became our alarm clock!
Mr. Griffin was also a Air Force veteran of WWII, with whom I enjoyed many enlightening conversations under the shade of the crepe myrtles.
Kathy and Gary Stewart
July 28, 2015
Jennifer,
Living next door to you, we knew he was a wonderful PaPa. He would faithfully arrive early in the morning to drive Griffin to school. Your driveway runs next to our bedroom so Henry's arrival in the morning became our alarm clock! He was an Air Force veteran of WW2, with whom I enjoyed many enlightening conversations.
Hugs to you and Griffin.
Gary and Kathy Stewart
July 28, 2015
Jennifer,
I am so sad to hear the news - I know how much you loved and cared for your father, how blessed he was to have a daughter like you.
Miss you everyday friend, please call me sometime.
Anna Beeler
July 23, 2015
May the God of all comfort give you the strength and ability to endure the difficult days and weeks ahead. Psalms 83:18.
J Morris
July 23, 2015
Jen Griffin, Your dad was the most wonderful man! Lots of great memories of Mr. Griffin. With much love, Terri Howell
Terri Howell
July 23, 2015
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