His wit, verve and curiosity about the people around him will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. to the family or plant a tree Brother to Clare Griffin Ittner, Kathy Griffin Coppola, John Griffin, Peter Griffin, Chris Griffin, and the late Mary Louise Griffin Sullivan, James Griffin, and Thomas Paul Griffin. Gregory R. Karpyn officiating. TUES-SAT Lamar Smith, 93, of Griffin, died on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, from breathing complications following a fall at home, resulting in a fractured femur that led to him being bedridden. She was predeceased by : her parents, Mary Frances Scudder (McNeely) and Gerald Raymond Scudder; her siblings, Dennis Wayne Scudder, Mark A. Scudder, Raymond L. Scudder, Barry Todd Scudder, Rita E. Johnson and Geraldine Bladen; her great grandchild Aydan Moscoe; and her nephews, Timothy Madison, Daniel A. Bladen and Donnie Bladen. Gerald D. Griffin, "Challenges for the NASA/Contractor/University Team", Conference on R&D Productivity: New Challenges for the U.S. Space Program, Houston, Texas, September 1011, 1985. High 46F. Gerald G. King, 86, a lifelong Spring Valley, MN area farmer died on Thursday (January 19, 2023) of natural causes, at the Spring Valley Care Center where he had been a resident since 2021. Share your thoughts and memories of Gerald, Share your thoughts and memories with family and friends of Gerald. Gerry Griffin, "The Apollo Missions A Perspective of Then & Now", Young Pharmacists Group 10th Annual Conference, Birmingham, England, October 2022, 1995. "Shife" Griffin, 75, of Frackville, formerly of Shenandoah, passed away Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Would you like to offer Gerald Griffins loved ones a condolence message? Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Woodland---Gerald Thomas Griffin, 85, passed away at his home in Woodland on Friday, January 6, 2023. While at North Haven High School, Gerry thrived athletically in both football and track and field. Gerry Griffin, "NASA's Most Important Asset Its People", NASA Alumni League News, Vol. Arrangements under the direction of Hodges Funeral Home At Naples Memorial Gardens, Naples, FL. Griffin is an active general aviation pilot and aircraft owner, holding a commercial license with an instrument rating for single-engine aircraft, multi-engine aircraft and helicopters. Barbara Juannelle Brown, 88, of Griffin, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, at Brightmoor Nursing Center. Gary William Shirlock, age 65, of Griffin, Georgia, affectionately known as Shirlock by family and friends, passed away on Friday, Feb. 3, at Brightmoor Hospice surrounded by his family. Gary William Shirlock Updated Feb 13, 2023 Gary William Shirlock, age 65, of Griffin, Georgia, affectionately known as "Shirlock" by family and friends, passed away on Friday, Feb. 3, at Brightmoor Hospice surrounded by his family. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Gerald leaves behind his children, Charles Griffin, Kelly Preneta and Erin Griffin; and the those who brought him the most joy, his grandchildren, Zachary Griffin, Cade Preneta, Vivian Preneta, and Baby Boy Hansbury due in April; his brothers, John Griffin and William Griffin; and nieces and nephews. As a result of the Apollo 1 fire the Apollo mission schedule was delayed for 21 months. Griffin served as "general manager" of the NASA center responsible for aircraft flight research programs involving a wide variety of aeronautical and space technology. Gerald Arthur Griffin, age 98, of Lynnwood, Washington passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date by McDowell's Funeral Home Inc., 305 North Hill Street, Griffin, Georgia. Wanda Delois Phillips Pollard, 69, of Barnesville, wife of James L. Pollard, died on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, at Brightmoor Hospice. Gerald Griffin Obituary - Arlington, VA OBITUARY Gerald Francis Griffin October 13, 1941 - October 4, 2013 IN THE CARE OF Murphy Funeral Homes Gerald Francis Griffin was born on October 13, 1941 and passed away on October 4, 2013 in Falls Church, VA and is under the care of Murphy Funeral Homes. Gerald was a lifelong Democrat, an avid Notre Dame fan, a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #618, Shenandoah, professional opinion giver, husband, father and grandfather. His duties included external and internal functions. Gail Amelia Burdette White, age 72, of Griffin, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, at her residence. During the delay Griffin was named an Apollo flight director and served in that role for all of the Apollo Program manned missions. This was the era of the early reconnaissance (spy) satellites with names such as Discoverer, MIDAS and SAMOS. He loved his church and church family, and attended faithfully as long as he was able. Europe pushing for lunar time zone, St. Louis Zoo bear has second brief escape from enclosure, Cold-blooded: Abandoned alligator rescued from Brooklyn lake, Dogs in costumes take over at Rio Carnival street party, Monterey's missing 'Dennis the Menace' statue found in lake. Gerald was born Nov. 19, 1947, in Shenandoah, to the late William Griffin and Rose (Lombard) Griffin, who resided in Lost Creek. Griffin was brought in to help in the space effort, but from the beginning he was involved in research and engineering tasks involving aircraft and spacecraft guidance and control systems for NASA and USAF customers. After graduation Griffin went to work for Douglas Aircraft Company in Long Beach, California, prior to being called to active duty by the USAF. You can then forward the email to the family or print it and give it to them personally. Bailey Funeral Home of Wallingford, Connecticut has been entrusted with the arrangements. In later years, Gerry became an avid skier and tennis player. Shife Griffin, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. They had the aircraft completely rebuilt including the installation of a modified Lycoming O-360 engine which produces 200 horsepower, a constant speed propeller, and long range fuel tanks. Lee Dillard and Bro. crash under investigation, BOYS BB: Blue Mountain tops Pottsville in 4A consolation, Director urges public to attend property reassessment meetings, UPDATE: Wilburton man victim of fatal Butler Twp. Griffin led the successful effort to bring the full Shuttle capability to operational status and played a key role in securing approval for the development of the International Space Station. Griffin finished second in his class and was able to select the operational assignment he wanted: the 84th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (FIS) at Hamilton Air Force Base in Marin County, California. After an order is placed, our forestry partners will plant the tree in the area of greatest need (nearest the funeral home), according to the planting schedule for the year. Gerald Gene Griffin, 81, passed away peacefully at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey on October 26, 2015. Olen Wyatt King, of Cartersville, formerly of Griffin, passed away December 23, 2022. Gerald D. Griffin, "Improving the Business Climate Space Technology as an Engine of Economic Growth", Arizona Looks to the Future: Space, Technology and the Economy Conference, Tucson, Arizona, October 23, 1989. swinging bed. Gerry Griffin, "New Technology = New Business", Business Forum, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas, April 9, 1986. Gerald Griffin Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information Share a Memory Gerald Griffin October 9, 1945 - November 19, 2020 View Obituary & Service Information Login Print The family of Gerald Griffin created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories. "Shife" Griffin, 75, of Frackville, formerly of Shenandoah, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, surrounded by his family. While in high school Gerry continued his activities in the Boy Scouts of America and earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 1951 at the age of 16. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. CYNTHIA GRIFFIN OBITUARY. Southern Funeral Home is honored to serve the Griffin family. Decater Crowley Keller, 29, of Senoia, passed away Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. There was an error processing your request. A visitation will be held from 8 until 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or by planting a memorial tree in the memory of Gerald "Gerry" McDonagh Griffin, 2023 Bailey Family Funeral Homes. To leave a message of remembrance, please visit www.BaileyCares.com. Anna Williams Oldag, 97, and wife of the late Russell Van Oldag, entered her eternal rest with the Lord peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. Sending condolence you have my deepest sympathy, Zemena Barabino, Zemena . No services are scheduled at this time. Gerald was born August 13, 1922. He was responsible for a budget of $1.5 billion per year and a diverse array of unique facilities. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son. She was the daughter of the late, Gerald Raymond and Mary Frances (McNeely) Scudder. ", Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Symposium on Space Command, Control and Communications (C3), Colorado Springs, Colorado, August 6, 1986. Please join us in Loving, Sharing and Memorializing Gerald K. Griffin on this permanent online memorial. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gerald Griffin of Meriden, Connecticut, who passed away on July 16, 2021, at the age of 71, leaving to mourn family and friends. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.. Clear skies. Invalid password or account does not exist. Gerald J. Griffin Obituary We are sad to announce that on January 22, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Gerald J. Griffin of Frackville, Pennsylvania, born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania. Gerald D. Griffin, "Space Commercialization and Industry", United States Space Foundation 1st Annual Space Symposium, Colorado Springs, Colorado, November 2628, 1984. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Interment will follow in Annunciation BVM Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights. Born January 2, 1938, in Chickasaw County, he was the son of the. Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens. For the Irish novelist, poet, and playwright, see, 84th FIS, Hamilton Air Force Base, California, Lockheed Missile and Space Company (LMSC), Assistant Administrator for Legislative Affairs, Deputy Associate Administrator for Space Flight (Operations), Motion picture and other media activities, National Aeronautic Association and Federation Aeronautique Internationale records, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gerald_D._Griffin&oldid=1136069409, Mission director for Human Space Flight; portraying similar roles in several major films and providing technical support or narration for television documentaries, World Speed Record, Houston to Denver, Aircraft Class C-1b, PA-18A Super Cub N1937G, 7:45:47, May 30, 1987, World Speed Record, Houston to Dallas, Aircraft Class C-1b, PA-18A Super Cub N1937G, 1:59:52, May 17, 1991, Trustee, Schreiner University, Kerrville, Texas, Ambassador and past chair, 12th Man Foundation, Texas A&M University, Member, board of advisors, Rotary National Award for Space Achievement Foundation, Director, NASA Alumni League, Washington, DC, Founding member, Texas Coalition for Excellence in Higher Education, Member, advisory board, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES), Member, technology advisory board, Runway Capital Partners, Member, board of advisors, AlphaSpace LLC, Houston, Texas, Founding director and organizer, Bank of the Hills, Kerrville, Texas, Member, board of advisors, Coalition for Space Exploration, Member, board of advisors, MEI Technologies, Inc., Houston, Texas, Member, Council for Continuous Improvement and Innovation in Texas Higher Education, Director, Comarco, Incorporated, Lake Forest, California, Advisor, Astrolabe Ventures, Palo Alto, California, Trustee, Universities Space Research Association, Columbia, Maryland, Member, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Austin, Texas, Member, Upper Guadalupe River Authority, Kerrville, Texas, Board of Advisors, COM-NET Ericsson, Incorporated, Lynchburg, Virginia, Commissioner, Texas National Research Laboratory Commission, Commissioner, Texas Space Science Industry Commission, Member, Space Research and Technology Advisory Board, Texas A&M University, Member, executive advisory board, College of Business Administration, University of Houston, Member, development board, University of Houston System, Member, Institutional Advancement Council, University of Houston-Downtown, Member, International Academy of Astronautics, Member, executive committee, Wings Over Houston Airshow, President, The 12th Man Foundation, Texas A&M University, Director, Texas A&M University Corps of Cadets Development Council Board, Member, Corps of Cadets Development Council, Texas A&M University, Director, General Space Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Senior fellow, Eaker Institute of Aerospace Studies, Advisory director, ECI Building Components, Inc., Houston, Texas, Director, NCNB Texas, Nassau Bay Bank, Houston, Texas, Director, American Chamber of Commerce Executives, Arlington, Virginia, Director (Ex-Officio), Texas Medical Center, Houston, Texas, Director, Greater Houston Community Foundation, Houston, Texas, Director, Houston World Trade Association, Director, Houston International Protocol Alliance, Director, Business Volunteers for the Arts, Director, Institute of International Education, Houston, Texas, Director, Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word Hospitals, Houston, Texas, Director, The Space Foundation, Houston, Texas, Director, Challenger Center for Space Science Education, Washington, DC, Trustee, Challenger Benefit Fund, Houston, Texas, Director, executive board, Sam Houston Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, Houston, Texas, Director, YMCA of the Greater Houston Area, Houston, Texas, Presidential Medal of Freedom, The Apollo XIII Mission Operations Team, 1970, Old Master Award, Purdue University, 1978, Meritorious Senior Executive, Presidential Rank, 1980, Alumni Honor Award, College of Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1983, Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, University of Houston Clear Lake, 1984, Distinguished Senior Executive, Presidential Rank, NASA, 1985, Distinguished Alumnus, Texas A&M University, 1985, Distinguished Leadership Award, School of Business and Public Administration, University of Houston Clear Lake, 1986, Texas A&M Muster Speaker, Main Campus, Texas A&M University, 1988, Manager of the Year, National Management Association, Gulf Coast Council, 1988, Corps of Cadets Hall of Honor, Texas A&M University, 1996, Member, International Air & Space Hall of Fame, San Diego Air & Space Museum, 2013, Distinguished Alumnus, Aerospace Engineering Department, Texas A&M University, 2014, Namesake, Texas A&M University Fish Camp, Texas A&M University, 2014, Fellow, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Member, Experimental Aircraft Association, Member, Aircraft 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Griffin, chairman, Report on "White House Study on Government Procurement Practices for Research and Development Activities", 1979. Read more about the life story of Gerald "Gerry" and share your memory. BOYS BB: Mahanoy Area beats Tri-Valley for District 11 Class AA title, BOYS' BB: Miners top Haven to earn state playoff berth, Fatal Butler Twp. Gerald D. Griffin (born December 25, 1934) is an American aeronautical engineer and former NASA official, who served as a flight director during the Apollo program and director of Johnson Space Center, succeeding Chris Kraft in 1982. Planting will take place in Spring or Summer of the same year. We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. Immediately after leaving USAF active duty Griffin joined LMSC in January 1961 as a Missile Systems Engineer at the USAF Satellite Test Center (STC) in Sunnyvale, California. An official certificate recognizing your purchase will be included with your email receipt. Preceding him in death were his parents and wife of forty-seven years, Ann M. Griffin, whom he cared for during her courageous battle with cancer until her passing in September 2022. Griffin joined the board of Comarco as a director in April 1986 and, in August 1988, was named chairman of the board. The USAF ordered Griffin to report for active duty on December 7, 1956, at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Griffin's primary areas of specialty were guidance, control and propulsion systems. This was a 30-day "Pre-Flight" period which included physical and psychological exams, orientation courses, drill, physical training, ejection seat training, etc. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. He leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Geraldine Jennings Griffin; daughters, Tammy Inman and her husband Edward of Vardaman, and Carla Shankle and her husband Bit of Houston; grandchildren, Kenneth (Erica) Scott, Jordan (Ashley) Inman, Brooke Shankle, and Blake (Crystal) Shankle; and great-grandchildren, Tate Scott, Kyleigh Scott, Laden Scott, and Mallie Shankle. Gerald Griffin Obituary It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gerald Griffin of Wynnewood, Oklahoma, who passed away on November 19, 2020, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Mrs. Barbara Taylor, age 88, transitioned to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Peggy Diane Stephens, age 71, of Griffin, Georgia, passed away on January 20, 2023, at WellStar Spalding Hospital. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Receive a notification when services are updated. He served as the principal advisor to the Administrator and other NASA officials on matters involving relations with the Congress as well as state and local governments. In June 1964 Griffin went to work at the Manned Spacecraft Center (renamed Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in 1973). Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Norton King's Daughters' Hospital. Obituaries. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. There will also be a visitation on Sunday from 1:00pm until service time at the church. Error! However, the second (and final) unmanned test flight of the Gemini-Titan was about to take place at Cape Canaveral, and Griffin was diverted to become a Gemini flight controller in the position of "GNC": Guidance, Navigation & Control. If you know of an upcoming event for Gerald Griffin, please add one. 7, No. He cherished the time spent with them, and his memory will be forever held in their hearts. He received his Civil Engineering degree from the University of Washington. In 1982 he returned to Houston as director of the Johnson Space Center. Barbara Byington King Buck, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2023, in Jacksonville, Florida. In 1968 he was named a Mission Control flight director and served in that role for all of the Apollo Program manned missions, including all nine manned missions out to the Moon, six of which included lunar landings. October 4, 1955 June 21, 2018 Lancaster Sharon Jean Gerald Younger, 62, was born October 4, 1955 to the union of Aaron and Betty Gerald in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Willie Edward Colquitt, 65, of Griffin, Georgia, passed Monday, February 13, 2023, at Upson Regional Hospital in Thomaston, Georgia. Robert Bob Carl James Sr., 85, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died in his home in Griffin, surrounded by family. Originally from Maryland, he was born the third son and middle child of nine siblings of the late Dr. John Henry Griffin and Mary Louise McDonagh Griffin on May 1, 1950. After retirement they returned to Seattle where he enjoyed gardening and becoming a Master Gardner. Honor a loved one by planting trees in their memory. See more. Upon graduation from Texas A&M he was commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force. Get our expert short-term forecast, summary of the weather details and news of any severe weather. In prior positions at NASA, he served as the Deputy Director of the John F. Kennedy Space Center in Florida and the Hugh F. Dryden Flight Research Center in California. He is a member of the Screen Actors Guild. Griffin was lead flight director for three lunar missions: Apollo 12, Apollo 15, and Apollo 17. Ms. Annie Belle Caldwell, age 84, of Zebulon, passed away February 6. Griffin was responsible for the total operation of the Greater Houston Chamber of Commerce, one of the largest chambers of commerce in the United States. Griffin chose the fighter interceptor path in order to eventually be able to fly in high-performance supersonic jet fighters. After graduating, in 1952, with varsity letters in baseball, basketball and football, he . The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Enter Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date by McDowells Funeral Home, Inc., 305 North Hill Street, Griffin, Georgia. Standard . Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Gerald was a member of Amity Baptist Church, and was retired after over 32 years with MPI in Houston. 2, Winter 1996. Cynthia Jean Baker, of Seattle, Washington, passed away January 30, 2023, after a long and valiant fight with Multiple Myeloma. Winds light and variable. Comarco also designed and manufactured mobile power products for wireless devices. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. . Gerald was born Nov.. He will be sorely missed by those who loved him and will live on forever through the memories he created. Griffin was responsible for NASA's prime center for manned space flight R&D and operations. Gerald Griffin age 98 of Lynnwood, Washington died on October 26, 2020. Anita Louise Walker Hoffman, 77, of Griffin, passed away peacefully on on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. Deacon Tommy Harps, age 96, transitioned on January 29 at Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.