Charles “Emanuel” Griffin, Jr., “aka” Man, Grip, & Lil Charles, transitioned on April 6, 2026, at Ascension Sacred Heart Medical Center in Panama City, Florida. He was born on November 30, 1970, in Dothan, Alabama to Charles and Hattie Griffin. He was preceded in death by his mother Hattie Griffin, sister, Shanna (Nana) Griffin, and his son Charles (CJ) Emanuel Griffin, III.
Charles was raised in church with his mother and attended Patterson Street Freewill Baptist Church, in Dothan AL. As an adult, he attended Faith Victory Christian Center, where he served in the Media Room for several years.
Charles graduated from Dothan High School in 1988. He attended J.F. Ingram State Technical College, Deatsville, AL and completed studies in the MasonryProgram. He received a Certificate in “A Country Called Heaven” from Light Ministries International; a Certificate in a course titled “New Man of God” from Peniel Chapel Ministries; Certificates in Christian Doctrine Volumes 1and 2, The Gospel of John, and The Book of Acts, Volume 1, from the American Bible Academy, Joplin, MO.
He served as a devoted supervisor at Super-Lube in Dothan, AL for many years. He worked at the Bistro Café as a BBQ griller in Panama City, FL. He was a construction worker at BGN Construction. He obtained his Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to operate an 18-wheeler on January 12, 2001. Charles also assisted his father who was the Forman at Tri-State Paving in laying asphalt in Dothan, AL. His father taught him to fix cars, making him an excellent mechanic. There was hardly anything that Charles couldn’t accomplish.
Charles enjoyed dancing. He was the center of attention whenever he danced. He was the life of the party! He loved every genre of music. He learned to play the guitar and drums on his own. Charles also enjoyed building things. He successfully built a BBQ pit, and a four wheel go cart, just to name a few.
He is survived by his loving wife, Catrenia Williams of Panama City, FL; his father, Charles Griffin, Sr.(Peggy); sisters, Tracey Haynes (Allen), Tanya Turner (Nakia); brother, Brandon Griffin of Dothan, AL.
Children: Courtney Brackins, Charles Snell, Jeremy Covington, Brandon Snell, Chassitie Adams all of Dothan, AL; Brittney Wilson (Thomas), Scott Holmes, Tiesha Anthony (Kedar). Grandchildren: Tysheria Snell, Kaedence, Tyreese, Maci, Kai Covington, Destiny, Janiya, Ja’Liyah, Ja’Dayia Snell; Justin, Jace Adams; Issac Dixon of Panama City, FL, Jalonni McMillion; Saniyah and Breighton Holmes; MyShawn, MyKynnah, MyKynlee Fleming. He cherished his many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.
Special sister in–law, Tina Douglas. Special brother in-law, Nakia Turner who gave him the name “Grip” which he honored. Best friend, Parrish Bighems; three special friends, Nathan Rogers, Calvin Jackson, and William Jarvis, Jr. Charles will be deeply missed by his aunts, uncles, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Special Thanks: Primary Care Physician, Dr. Keith Banton, Gulf Coast Wound Care, Dr. Adam Peaden, Dr. Shayne Jensen, and nurses.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 17,2026, 5:00-6:00 pm at Fowler Family Funeral Home Chapel Funeral service will be Saturday, April 18, 2026, 11:00 am at Patterson Street Free Will Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Cemetery in Pansey, Al
