John W Griffin
March 21, 1980 ~ August 28, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of John W. Griffin who died Thursday, August 28th, 2025. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee on March 21st, 1980 and graduated from Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School, Christian Brothers High School and Queens College now Queens University of Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina with a B.S. in accounting. For the past 20 years, John has worked for AECOM, a multinational environmental engineering company as a Finance Manager in Government Contract Compliance. He was also a member of Church of Our Savior (Episcopal) in Jacksonville.
John leaves his wife, Ashley, and his daughters Lauren and Chloe all of Jacksonville. In addition he leaves his mother, Jane (Bruce) Williams and his father, Walton (Sissie) Griffin of Memphis. He also leaves his brother Mark Griffin and stepbrothers Daniel (Brittany) Williams, and Walter (Mary Ellen) Hoehn of Memphis as well as Jonathan Hoehn of Tampa, Florida. John leaves ten nieces and nephews. He also leaves his father in law and mother in law, Walt and Vickie Caldwell of Jacksonville, Florida and his brother in law, Justin Caldwell of Boiling Springs, North Carolina. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Nancy and Dr. Ray Ledgerwood and Katherine and Herron Griffin
John was an avid sports fan. He loved University of Memphis football and basketball and adored his beloved Mets baseball team. John loved soccer and was very involved in coaching his daughters' soccer teams. He also played on a weekly adult league soccer team.
John was devoted to his wife and adored his children. He was a loving man that took pride in his beautiful family. He always supported his daughters in their academic endeavors and supported them in whatever they did. John always made sure we knew he loved us. He will forever be missed. Our hearts are broken. John was our rock and foundation and he will be missed by everyone whose lives he touched. Private services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
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John was truly a one of kind soul. Although we never actually met in person, we first connected over an old Memphis message board.
I loved John's sarcastic and quick wit. I could tell from afar how much he cared for his family.
Such a beautiful soul and such a tragedy that we lost him so soon. He was my first nephew and there was no one sweeter. Rest in the perfect peace of Jesus. You were a gift to our family and we will always miss you.
John will be so missed. My heart is broken for him and for his family.
I only got to know John in the last 4-5 years. I joined his adult league soccer team and then later found out we both went to Church of our Saviour as well. Just a few weeks ago after church service, he was telling me and my daughter how much he enjoyed and missed coaching his daughter’s soccer team when they were my daughter’s age. I’m thankful I got to know John a little in these last few years and he will be missed.
I didn’t know John well, but John enjoyed coaching the girls Lauren and Chloe. May you rest in Peace John.
I remember him from Grace St. Lukes way back in the day. I reconnected on MTO and loved his quick wit and one liners. I loved the Tigers and Mets as well. It has been a long time since I have seen him but clearly he had a lot of good things in his life. His beautiful family and their smiles say a lot. I am sorry this is how I got to see him again.
Lots of love to the surviving family and hopefully the burden of his passing gets a little easier each day… May the good memories stay with you forever.
Jeff
Our deepest condolences to you, your daughters and family. You chose lovely photos to honor him. May his love and memories stay with you all forever ❤️
I knew John through the soccer scene. He was quick witted and added humor to any conversation. I’ll miss seeing him out at the fields on Wednesdays. Sending positive thoughts to John, his family, and friends.
My first love. The father of my children. I will never love anyone like I loved you. You were the love of my life. You adored me and our girls. I know you are no longer suffering from your childhood. Rest in peace my love. I love you. We will be together one day with no noise. I love you.
My heart breaks to hear of this. I’ve know you since our moms sang in the choir together and we would all play at your parents house. So much fun memories that I will never forget. Love you beyond, forever in our hearts.
(Katie & Luann)