Obituary

ROCKY MOUNT – Edgar “Ed” Taylor Griffin, III, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Born in Nash County, NC on July 13, 1951, he was the son of the late Edgar Taylor Griffin, II and Geraldine Mae Griffin. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Linda Sykes Griffin, and brother Donavan “Don” Earl Griffin.

Ed was a beloved father, grandfather, and friend whose life was marked by faith, hard work, and a love for family and the outdoors. He worked for Ram Jack for more than 25 years, where he developed a close family relationship with others he worked with. Prior to Ram Jack, he was a building contractor and owned and operated ETG Builders for many years. He was a charter member of MNO and was well loved and respected by many.

An avid golfer, Ed played in the Kinston Country Club Member/Guest Golf Tournament for 43 consecutive years with the same partner, Sandy Shimer. Known as a legend on the course, he always seemed to win something and cherished every year of the tournament. He also loved hunting at the DD Hunting Club, Atlantic Beach, and boat riding.

Above all, Ed was an amazing Dad and grandfather, affectionately known as “Heyda”. He was a longtime member and sitting elder of Englewood Presbyterian Church. His faith, kindness, friendship, and love for others will leave a lasting legacy and he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Ed is survived by his daughters, Margaret Greyson Griffin, and Mary Taylor Griffin (Billy Price); grandchildren, Brandon Taylor Griffin, Theophilus “Theo” Holmes Crews, III, Linda Payce Price; sister, Margaret Susan Griffin Harrelson, and girlfriend, Debbie Merritt.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Englewood Presbyterian Church, 100 S Englewood Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Rev. Dr. Rob Westlund, and Rev. Keith Cobb officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. A visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM prior to the service at Englewood Presbyterian Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Ed’s memory to Englewood Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Englewood Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.

Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.