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Robert L. Griffin, Jr., at 61 years, made his peaceful passage HOME to be with his Heavenly Father on May 11, 2016. Robert was born on November 3, 1954, in Winchester, Virginia. He will forever be remembered for his kindness, integrity, and love of life. Robert graduated from Admiral Farragut Academy in Florida, and Trinity University in San Antonio, with a B.S. in Business. Robert was devoted to helping people plan for their futures with sound financial advice, often going above and beyond expectations. There were other ways in which Robert dedicated himself to service for others. He was an active member in Kiwanis from 1979-1991, and remained a senior member until his death. He had a heart for the elderly and loved playing bingo at local retirement homes. Robert loved his family and would light up whenever he spoke about his grandkids or when they would come over to play. His grandkids were his greatest joy. His journey with Christ began in 1985 and grew significantly over the years. It was important to him to recognize that it is a journey, and transformation does not happen overnight. Recently, a close friend asked him if he could live his life over again, what would he do differently? He thought of ideas for enhancing his devotion to Christ and dedication to his family. He spoke of keeping things in their proper perspective, that money, power, and prestige are not the most important things in life, but that Jesus, family, and friends are. He spoke of wanting to show people the power of God's love as he battled Stage IV pancreatic cancer. He spoke of his love and devotion for his wife, Cheri, the love of his life for 43 years since they were teenage sweethearts, and how his illness has brought them closer together and made them stronger. He would tell others to love your spouse with your whole heart, every day! He found such joy whenever he spent time at RiverSong, the family legacy property in Colorado. He continued to witness to others, which gave him strength and energy, to the very end of his journey here on Earth. He joins his mother, Elizabeth Jackson Burroughs, on the next stage of his journey. He leaves his loving wife Cheri, his daughter, Jennifer Cullen-DeLoach and her children, Ryland 12 and Jorie Beth 10, his son David Griffin and his wife Jennifer, their children, Nate 10 and Zach 8, and son Greg Griffin, father Hume Hamilton, his five sisters who will always remember him as the patriarch of their family, plus numerous nieces and nephews. The Visitation will be Tuesday evening, May 17, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Mission Park North, 3401 Cherry Ridge, San Antonio, Texas 78230. The Celebration of Life Service will be Wednesday, May 18, at 3:00pm at Wayside Chapel, 1705 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas 78213, with a reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall. In Lieu of flowers consider donation to K-LOVE Radio, YoungLife San Antonio or a charity of your choice.

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Robert L. Griffin

November 3, 1954 - May 11, 2016