Courtland – Michael Todd Griffin, 50, unexpectedly passed away December 20, 2021 in his home.

Michael was a 1989 graduate of Southampton High School and was an Advanced EMT and Firefighter serving the community for 30 years and a mentor to many firefighters.  He was employed at Sentara MTI for 20 years, stationed at Capron Fire and Rescue.  Michael was a very decorated firefighter and received The Governor's Award for Pre Hospital Provider.

Michael was a softball coach, pitching coach, and an honorary member of Capron Vol. Fire and Rescue Squad.  He always made time for the softball kids and his community.  He was a member of Boykins Masonic Lodge No. 287 AF&AM and a member of Capron Baptist Church.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 30 years, Shelia Marie Bailey Griffin; three daughters, Jessica Marie Griffin, Ashley Griffin Edsall, and Bailey Rebecca Griffin; his mother, Gwendolyn Diane Dunlow Griffin; two brothers, Calvin Pope Griffin, Jr. (Melissa) and Tommy Lee Griffin (Sheila); two grandchildren, Alyssa Edsall and Jayden Austin; and many nieces and nephews along with other extended family.  Michael is predeceased by his father, Calvin Pope Griffin, and a brother, Robert Wayne Griffin.

A Fireman's Funeral will be held at 2PM Monday, December 27, 2021 in Wright Funeral Home with Pastor Chad Brady officiating.  Burial will follow in Capron Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 PM Sunday in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to Capron Fire and Rescue.

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