Jack Warren Griffin

NAME:   Jack Warren Griffin
AGE:   81
CITY OF RESIDENCE:  Apollo Beach FL  
DATE & PLACE OF DEATH:   June 15 2013,  FL
DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH:   November 3 1931, Indianapolis IN
VETERAN:  U. S. Army, Korea
OCCUPATION: Real Estate agent with Cocoa Properties Inc. in Apollo Beach FL
MEMBERSHIPS:   Toastmaster 1810; SREIA; The Core Group; The Tampa Bay Real Estate Round Table;
PARENTS: Frank Griffin & Catherine Lenore Helrich Griffin
MARRIAGE:   Ida Mae Blume Griffin
SURVIVORS:   Son: Michael Griffin, Shelbyville IN
                       Stepsons: Charles S Baker, Scottsburg IN
                                      James K Baker (Deborah), Martinsville IN
                       Daughter: Jennifer Maher (Patrick), Indianapolis IN
                       Brother: Harry E Griffin (Beverly), Indianapolis IN
                       Grandchildren: Andrea R Baker, Charles S Baker III, Amanda M Brooks
                       Great grandchildren: Joshua Robinson, Nathan Brooks, Emily Brooks
                       His beloved cats: Rosie & Chloe
Preceded in death by: his parents; his wife Ida Mae Blume Griffin
VISITATION:   none  
FUNERAL SERVICE:    Graveside Service: 1 PM  Saturday  June 29 2013
                                       Scottsburg Cemetery, Scottsburg IN
BURIAL:   Scottsburg Cemetery
OFFICIATING:  Rev Cary Neeley
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY:  In Memory of Jack Griffin - ICare,  
    c/o Stewart & Hoagland Funeral Home, 80 N 1st St., Scottsburg IN 47170      
                    
Zipperer's Funeral Home
Obituary
Jack Warren Griffin 81, Apollo Beach FL passed away unexpectedly Saturday June 15 2013. Jack was born on November 3 1931 to Catherine Griffin in Indianapolis IN. Jack is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Maher (Patrick), his younger brother, Harry Griffin, & his two beloved cats Rosie and Chloe. Jack was very proud of his H.S. band, "Johnny Warren" (his Catholic name) where he was the drummer. Jack graduated from Cathedral H.S. He served in the National Guard before reporting for active duty with the U.S. Army. Jack won many trophies for his prized boxer dog. jack was never one to make his generosity known; he didn't do it for the recognition but for his devotion to helping others. Some of Jack's important charities were; St. Joseph's Indian School, Salvation Army, and St. Jude's National Shrine, to name a few. After leaving the Army, Jack soon began the career of his calling, real estate. jack lived and breathed real estate; hence his email name was Equityman. Jack and his wife Ida, who passed in 2011, moved to Florida close to 30 years ago and he immediately became involved in the local real estate business. His excitement was in "chasing and catching the deal" and one of his favorite sayings was "three nickels are better than one dime". He never met a stranger and was consistently making new friends. Jack was always one to offer advice, solicited or not. He was an active member of investment groups such as The Core Group & The Tampa Bay Real Estate Round Table where he had several dear friends. jack was an active member of Toastmasters 1810 where he enjoyed mentoring new comers and being a part of a very active group of individuals whom he called friends. jack died doing what he loved, spending time with his Toastmasters family and always working on that next deal. God broke the mold when he mad Jack. God must have needed an Equity Man in heaven because he has the best one there ever was or will be. In lieu of flowers for the memorial services, contributions would be appreciated to one of jack's favorite causes: In Memory of Jack Griffin - ICare, 1528 27th St SE, Ruskin FL 33570. VISITATION: Saturday, June 22 2013 11am - 1pm at Zipperer's Funeral Home; following with a MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, June 22m 1pm - 3pm at VFW- all in Ruskin FL.  GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 1 PM, Saturday June 29 2013 at Scottsburg Cemetery in Scottsburg Indiana.





Graveside Service
2013-06-29 13:00:00
Scottsburg Cemetery
S. Bond St
Scottsburg
Indiana
47170