H. Sherman Griffin

H. Sherman Griffin, 88, of Pueblo, Colorado, went home to be with our Lord May 18, 2004. Survived by his wife, Neoma Pearl Griffin; sons, William 'Bill' (Mary) Griffin, Sherman Lee (Karen) Griffin, and Everett (Leslie) Griffin; daughter, Lynell Kenworthy; foster daughter, Rochelle Hancock; family friend, Kelly Anderson; 9 grandchildren; 2 great- grandsons; numerous nieces, nephews, family members and friends. Preceded in death by his parents; 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Sheman was born to Elmus and Emma Griffin on September 3, 1915, in Jackson County, Alabama. He moved to Colorado and was a long-time Pueblo resident. Sherman and Neoma were married for almost 63 years. After retiring from the Santa Fe Railroad, he worked for the Pueblo Test Track and the Colorado State Fair. He was a member of the National Association of Retired Railway Employees and the Pueblo Christian Center. Sherman was a faithful servant of God, loved family, friends and church, and was a grandpa to every child. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and loved him. Visitation at the funeral home Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the family present from 4 - 6 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, May 21, 2004, at Pueblo Christian Center, 1605 Pueblo Blvd., with Pastor Gregg Slaughter and Pastor Richard Emerson officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pueblo Christian Center's KJ Kidz Club or to Gideon's International through the funeral home. Online condolences, www.montgomerysteward.com