Birth date: Dec 23, 1922 Death date: Apr 1, 2012
Orval Griffin, 89, of Tulsa died April 1, 2012. He was born in Tribbey, OK December 23, 1922 to Finis & Minnie Griffin. Orval served in the US Army Air Forces during WWII, 465 Bomb Group 15 Air Force, Crew 207. He was proud to Read Obituary
I was so sorry to hear of his passing. I know that Mom, Lois Jean, was excited every time she was able to talk with him. I have fond memories of his visits to California. The first time Tommie introduced him to me he told me about the freeway aligators. On one of their visits Aunt Faye and Uncle Orval gave Tommie and I a Chinese Maple tree and it still blooms pink flowers in the front yard in the Spring. This always brings me fond memories of the both of them.
Uncle Orval, I will remember him as a wonderful loving uncle and so much more.My love and condolences to all the rest of the family, especially Sheri,Dave and your children,and David.from a poem; "A limb has fallen from the family tree. I keep hearing a voice that says, "Grieve not for me. Remember the best times, the laughter, the song. The good life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you. Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest. Remembering all, how I truly was blessed." Ã?¢ââ??‰â?¬Å?Author unknown
Uncle Orval.. tat still sounds strange. You swill always be Uncle Curly to me. I will alsways remember your ready smile and easy laughter. I loved your sense of humor and fun. I remember how your eyes would light up when you got tickled at something the kids would do or say. We are especiallly proud of your service to our country. I remember when we went to the Quartermaster Museum at Ft. Lee. And you saw the exhibit of the Lady Be Good Crew and how quiet you were. I think that is the first time I really understood how dificult it was for you when you were a POW.Dave and Sherrie.. we are so sorry for your loss. I know how much you will miss your dad. We will miss him as well. I am so glad we had the opportunity to see him last year. Please keep in touch.
Very sad to hear of Orval's passing. Great uncle. Kind and loving with a great sense of humor. One of the "Greatest Generation Heros"We regret that our schedules will not allow us to attend the funeral.Our thoughts and prayers are with you David and Sherry and the rest of his family.
