Billy Joe Griffin, age 65 of Dumas, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at his home. He was born June 25, 1959, in Dermott, to the late Richard Anderson Griffin and Zola Bee Scroggins Griffin.
He was a retired United States Navy Veteran and Union Welder and was of the Baptist faith. Billy Joe loved hunting, fishing, going to Hickory Deer Camp, and riding his side-by-side. He also loved his daughter's cooking. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, James Griffin, Richard Griffin, and Glen Griffin; and a special aunt, Shaddy Ferrell.
He is survived by his wife, Gaynell Hall Griffin of Dumas; his children, David Christopher Griffin (Martha) of Santa Fe, Texas, Chad Marshall Griffin (Megan) of Des Arc, and Shawna Griffin Edwards (Justin) of Dumas; siblings, Betty Timmons of Dumas, and Rose Stephens (Carl) of Taylor; and grandchildren, Victoria, Natalia, and Siena Griffin, Christopher, Savannah, and Analeigh Edwards, Deekin Griffin, and Maya Olivia Hamilton.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Sixteenth Section Cemetery in the Valley Community. There was a visitation preceding the graveside service at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. Serving as pallbearers were Christopher Edwards, Justin Edwards, Dakota Moring, Devlyn Moring, Bryant Delrio, and Sammy E. Smith. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Pee Wee Wells, Tyler Griffin, and Cameron Griffin. You can sign Billy Joe's guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
