CLINTON — Abner “Ab” J. Griffin, 86, of Clinton, passed away at 4:45 a.m. on April 22, 2025, at his son’s residence, in Clinton.
Services will be conducted at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Kenney Christian Church, Kenney, with Ernie Harvey, Jr. officiating. Visitation will be held from 3-4 p.m. on Saturday at the church. Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be directed to the Kenney Christian Church.
Ab was born on December 1, 1938, in Clinton, the son of Charles and Ruth (Rowe) Griffin. He married Brenda Kay Alverson on March 9, 1963, in Clinton. She passed away on January 5, 2014.
Survivors include his son, Brian (Tisha) Griffin, Clinton; two grandchildren: Zachary (Cynda) Griffin, Clinton, and Kayley (Kris) Garrison, Clinton; three great-grandchildren: Olivia, Hunter, and Jackson; two siblings, Bob (Kelly) Griffin, Decatur, and Dick (Sandy) Griffin, Red Bud, Ill.
Ab was preceded in death by his parents.
Ab worked at Revere Copper & Brass, in Clinton, from 1966 until the closing of the plant in 1999. He was an Avid Chicago Cubs fan who enjoyed spending time with his family.
Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com
