Mr. Mitchell Griffin, a resident of Clayton, Alabama, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026, at The Retreat Hospice in Mobile, Alabama. He was 86 years old.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Adams Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Clyde Hancock officiating, and Glover Funeral Home directing. The burial will follow in the church cemetery. A visitation will be held from 10:00-10:45 a.m. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions be made to The Retreat Hospice: 1515-B S. University Blvd. Mobile, Alabama 36609 or to Adams Chapel United Methodist Church cemetery fund: Attn. Bobbie Hartzog- 2865 Hwy 131 Clayton, Alabama 36016.
Mitchell was born on February 2, 1939, in Barbour County, Alabama, to the late Remus Albert and Bonnie Kate Hartzog Griffin. Mitchell enjoyed farming, watching his grandson, Connor, play sports, eating out with friends and family, and hunting. He was a 1957 graduate of Bakerhill High School.
He is preceded in death by his parents; loving wife, Becke Mitchell Griffin; two brothers, Rothel Griffin and Wayne Griffin; brother-in-law, Howard White; niece, Donna White.
Survivors include his daughter, Tracee Ellsworth (Jeff) of Spanish Fort, Alabama; grandson Connor Ellsworth of Spanish Fort, Alabama; sister, Katie White of Prattville, Alabama; two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Griffin and DeeDee Griffin both of Clayton, Alabama; several nieces and nephews.
Asked to serve as pallbearers are Connor Ellsworth, Ashley Griffin, Jay Fenn, Alan Howell, Jason Benefield, Griffin Fenn, Jalan Howell, and Braydan Benefield.
Honorary pallbearers will be Garrett Fenn and the Bakerhill Class of 1957.
Glover Funeral Home of Clayton was entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 775-3403. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
