John Parker Griffin
November 17, 1985 — March 12, 2024
John Parker Griffin, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and uncle, died Monday, March 11, 2024 in Jacksonville, FL at the age of 38.
Parker was born November 17, 1985 in New Orleans, LA, to parents Susan Wall Griffin and Kirby Hartman Griffin. Parker was named for both his paternal and maternal grandfathers and turned into the perfect combination of these two who predeceased him (John Hartman Griffin and Dick Parker Wall, Jr) - always known for his kind heart and big hugs just like Granddaddy Johnny and Granddaddy. Parker was an able assistant and caregiver to his grandmother, Frances Shuler Griffin, in the last year of her life.
In addition to his parents, Parker is mourned by his stepmother, Adele LaRoche Griffin, three siblings, Margaret Griffin Pickett (Price), Kathryn Griffin Terry (Gordon), Nancy Sinclair Duncan, and his grandmother, Margaret Garrett Wall. He is also mourned by his aunts, uncles and cousins, Dick Parker Wall III, Edward Lee Wall (Ainslie), Ann Kathryn Wall, John Shuler Griffin (Robbin), Edward Lee Wall, Jr., John William Wall, Garrett Sebastian Wall, Georgia Griffin Tanabe (Daichi) and Pruitt Reed Griffin. Parker will be remembered for his strong love of family and family activities.
Parker has lived in Covington and Baton Rouge, LA and Jacksonville, FL making friends everywhere he went. He was active in sports, playing soccer, wrestling and football, and was led to church youth ministry in his younger years. Later Parker enjoyed hiking, music, traveling, and almost always had a dog as co-pilot. One of his favorite trips was exploring Japan with his aunt and cousin.
While in Jacksonville, Parker attended Trinity Christian Academy and University of North Florida.
His family will remember him for his cherished role as "Bubby", uncle to four feisty nieces and one nephew - Kathryn Miller Pickett, Mary Price Parker Pickett, Kirby Harper Terry, Ainslie Collins Terry, and William Buckner Terry.
Parker's crowning young adult achievement was his leadership as Rector of Happening #97 at Camp Weed in Live Oak, FL. As such, his Honorary Pallbearers are Happening team members and Andrew Hofheimer, Adam Longenecker, Worth McArthur and Charlie Weissinger.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 15th at 11:00am at Grace Episcopal Church, 245 Kingsley Avenue in Orange Park with the Rev. Canon Aaron Smith and the Rev. Shuler Griffin officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Salvation Army - Jacksonville ARC.
Parker was born November 17, 1985 in New Orleans, LA, to parents Susan Wall Griffin and Kirby Hartman Griffin. Parker was named for both his paternal and maternal grandfathers and turned into the perfect combination of these two who predeceased him (John Hartman Griffin and Dick Parker Wall, Jr) - always known for his kind heart and big hugs just like Granddaddy Johnny and Granddaddy. Parker was an able assistant and caregiver to his grandmother, Frances Shuler Griffin, in the last year of her life.
In addition to his parents, Parker is mourned by his stepmother, Adele LaRoche Griffin, three siblings, Margaret Griffin Pickett (Price), Kathryn Griffin Terry (Gordon), Nancy Sinclair Duncan, and his grandmother, Margaret Garrett Wall. He is also mourned by his aunts, uncles and cousins, Dick Parker Wall III, Edward Lee Wall (Ainslie), Ann Kathryn Wall, John Shuler Griffin (Robbin), Edward Lee Wall, Jr., John William Wall, Garrett Sebastian Wall, Georgia Griffin Tanabe (Daichi) and Pruitt Reed Griffin. Parker will be remembered for his strong love of family and family activities.
Parker has lived in Covington and Baton Rouge, LA and Jacksonville, FL making friends everywhere he went. He was active in sports, playing soccer, wrestling and football, and was led to church youth ministry in his younger years. Later Parker enjoyed hiking, music, traveling, and almost always had a dog as co-pilot. One of his favorite trips was exploring Japan with his aunt and cousin.
While in Jacksonville, Parker attended Trinity Christian Academy and University of North Florida.
His family will remember him for his cherished role as "Bubby", uncle to four feisty nieces and one nephew - Kathryn Miller Pickett, Mary Price Parker Pickett, Kirby Harper Terry, Ainslie Collins Terry, and William Buckner Terry.
Parker's crowning young adult achievement was his leadership as Rector of Happening #97 at Camp Weed in Live Oak, FL. As such, his Honorary Pallbearers are Happening team members and Andrew Hofheimer, Adam Longenecker, Worth McArthur and Charlie Weissinger.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 15th at 11:00am at Grace Episcopal Church, 245 Kingsley Avenue in Orange Park with the Rev. Canon Aaron Smith and the Rev. Shuler Griffin officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Salvation Army - Jacksonville ARC.
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