Michael Patrick Griffin

Michael Patrick Griffin, age 66, of Benton, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at his home.

Michael was born on July 16, 1957, in Oak Park, Illinois; the son of Joseph Griffin and Janice (Schrieber) Griffin.

He formerly worked as a short order cook at a bowling alley and a grocery store deli.

Mike enjoyed bowling, bicycling, sporting events, and visiting with friends and family.

He was a loving, caring, give the shirt off his back individual, that will be missed by many.

Surviving is a daughter Ashley Sparrow and husband Luke of Murfreesboro, TN; three grandchildren: Everett, Elanore and Eliza; a brother Joe Griffin of Geneva, IL; special friend Connie Orley of Benton, IL; aunt and uncle: Roseann and Donald E. Holman, Sr. of West Frankfort, IL; aunt Gloria DeVries-Kazora of Manteno, IL; a special loving and caring cousin Nora Snyder and husband John of Benton, IL; numerous other loving cousins and their families and his loving dog Princess.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his twin sister Patricia Michelle Griffin.

His wishes are to be cremated with future burial next to his twin sister.

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