Larry C. Griffin

Larry C. Griffin

Chesapeake – Larry Cameron Griffin, 52, went to be with the Lord on Nov 16, 2013 in Bloomsburg, PA.

He was born in Norfolk, VA on Sep 26, 1961. As a boy, Larry attended many different schools including Hickory, Deep Creek and Central Elementary, Deep Creek Jr. High and Deep Creek High, as well as Great Bridge High, where he was a member of the Class of 1979, at each stop Larry was able to form friendships that he treasured and would last the rest of his life. Larry was known for his great sense of humor and his prank full ways. He was a member of the marching band at both high schools, playing the bass drum. Due to his talent on the drums, Larry was sought after and played in several local country music bands.

Larry loved to drive and his father taught him so early that by the age of 12, Larry could park a tractor-trailer in its proper spot, unaided, no matter what his father’s boss thought about it at the time.

Larry later raced stock cars at area tracks, such as Saluda, Southampton and others. This was a rather expensive hobby, so in order to save money; Larry would have his mother hand paint his racing numbers on his race cars. Despite his lack of funds, Larry was able to have very good finishes due to his driving ability. Larry loved NASCAR racing especially his favorite drivers, the late Dale Earnhardt, Sr. and Dale Earnhardt, Jr.

In his youth, he attended the following churches, Great Bridge Congregational Christian Church, Deep Creek Mennonite Church and Mt. Pleasant Mennonite Church, where he made long lasting friendships.

For over 30 years, Larry drove tractor-trailers, both locally and over the road. He also worked as an electrical lineman, oil driller, crane operator and heavy equipment mechanic. Since May 2013, Larry worked for Byrd Trucking of PA, hauling the U. S. Mail from Chicago to New York.

He was always willing to help out a friend or family member and loved telling and hearing stories, especially about his Dad.

After his father died, Larry had a long and hard road to travel, but praise God some years ago; he came back to God and was baptized. His Bible became his companion.

Larry was predeceased by his father, E. C. “Tony” Griffin, Jr. and his two grandmothers, Cassie Carawan Griffin and Margaret Cartwright Coleman Trainer, his great-grandmother, Margaret Jackson Parsons, affectionately known as “Big Mama.” He is survived by his mother, Frances Coleman Griffin and his siblings and nephews, Michael C. Griffin, Marie C. Griffin, Susan C. Griffin, Andrew C. Griffin, Christopher C. Griffin, Bubba C. Griffin and Tony C. Griffin, one aunt, Eleanor Griffin Martin and numerous cousins and friends.

The family will receive friends at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 929 S. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake on Saturday from 5:00pm until 7:00pm. A funeral service will be held on Sunday at 2:00pm at the funeral home with Rev. Harold Buckwalter and Rev. Keith Miller officiating. A reception will immediately follow. Condolences may be expressed to the family at altmeyer.com.