Obituary of William Bryan Griffin

KITTY HAWK, NC WILLIAM BRYAN GRIFFIN, 38, of Kitty Hawk, NC died Wednesday, August 18, 2004, after a valiant fight following a short illness. He was formerly a police officer with Kitty Hawk Police Department and Kill Devil Hills Police Department. He was owner of Beach Bins Service. Bryan is survived by his children, Landon Bryan Griffin and Brayden Lynn Griffin of Kitty Hawk, NC; his mother, Betty S. Griffin of New Bern, NC; a sister, Lynn G. Hardison and husband, Joey of New Bern, NC, his father, Donald K. Griffin and wife, Barbara of Emerald Isle, NC; half-brothers, Cameron and Garrett Griffin of Emerald Isle, NC; nephews, Will and Drew Hardison of New Bern, NC; grandmother, Vivian P. Smithwick of New Bern, NC; and devoted companion, Jen Ulner of Kitty Hawk, NC. Bryan was blessed with many special friends whose love and support have been with him for many years. They were particularly supportive to him and his family during his recent illness. His ‘Band of Brothers’ will always remain in our hearts. Bryan’s family will treasure his memory and the kindness shown by many people whom we did not know. We ask for your continued support to his young children who have lost such a special father. His love and devotion to his children was unconditional and they were truly the pride and joy of his life. Funeral services will be held at Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo, NC on Saturday, August 21, 2004 at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends and family following the service. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, August 22, 2004 at 3:00 pm at Lakeside Chapel, Greenleaf Memorial Park, New Bern, NC. The family requests that donations be made to the William Bryan Griffin Memorial Fund, c/o Sharp, Michael & Outen Law Offices, P.O. Box 1027, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949, which is a memorial fund for the children. Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.