Charles Griffey
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Charles "Griff" "Chuck" Griffey passed away peacefully on September 14, 2021, at the age of 79, in Falls Church, Virginia. His battle with serious medical issues in recent months showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Chuck came out a hero and stayed strong until the end. He will be dearly missed.
Chuck was born in Maryland in July 1942 to the late Beatrice J. Broadwater and Kenneth P. Griffey. He attended Hialeah High School and joined the US Army upon graduation. After being honorably discharged from the Army upon completion of his term of service, Chuck attended Florida State University and the University of Maryland. Chuck met the love of his life, Carolynn, while teaching ballroom dancing at Arthur Murray Dance Studios. They were married for 53 wonderful years. Together, they have two children, Jeremy Griffey and Danielle Slager. He retired as a letter carrier with the United States Postal Service after a distinguished 26 year career in 2008. His biggest joy was being a poppop to his two loving granddaughters, Lindsay and Hailey.
He is survived by his loving wife, Carolynn May Griffey; son, Jeremy and his Sherry; daughter, Danielle Slager; granddaughters, Lindsay and Hailey Slager; sister, Fonda Elliott; niece, Larissa Peddicord and her two children Emma and John.
Chuck will be honored in an ocean celebration of life at a later date.