James Marlon McGriff's obituary , Passed away on August 1, 2024 in Magee, Mississippi

James Marlon McGriff

April 12, 1938 - August 1, 2024 (86 years old)

Magee, Mississippi

James Marlon McGriff's obituary , Passed away on August 1, 2024 in Magee, Mississippi

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Colonial Chapel Magee and Mendenhall Funeral Home

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James Marlon McGriff

April 12, 1938 - August 1, 2024 (86 years old)

Magee, Mississippi

James Marlon McGriff Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Marlon McGriff of Magee, Mississippi, born in Carthage, Mississippi, who passed away on August 1, 2024, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Marlon McGriff to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his children, Jimmy Wayne Hollie, Mary Catherine Burkes, Jessie Louise Buffington and Betty Jean Burkes; his parents, Barney E. McGriff and Cora Mae Smith McGriff; his brothers, Elery Shelton McGriff and Lee Matthew McGriff; and his grandsons, George Higgins, Jr., Mark Buffington and Cecil Burkes.

He is survived by: his wife Bonita Jordan McGriff; his children, James Edward Hollie, Robert Mitchell Jordan, Syble Sheaffer, Linda Michelle McGriff and Joanna Higgins; and his godson Chris Allen. He is also survived by 11 Grandkids; and a host of great grandkids, other family, and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Colonial Chapel Magee and Mendenhall Funeral Home



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Aug 04

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Christian Life Fellowship
65 Scr 504, Forest, MS 39074

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Aug 05

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Christian Life Fellowship
65 Scr 504, Forest, MS 39074

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Aug 05

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Merchants Cemetery

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