A precious one from us is taken. A voice we loved is stilled. A place is vacant in our hearts. Which never can be filled. On December 27, 1960, in the State of Missouri in the City of St. Louis at the Homer G. Phillips Hospital. The Lord Blessed Peter and Vernestine Griffin with a baby boy: Fredreck Earl Griffin.He was the third child of four children. His father, Peter James Griffin, his sister, Debora Annette Holden, four Grandparents, five Aunts and five Uncles all preceded him in death. Fredreck accepted Christ at an early age to be his personal Savior, under the leadership of the late Rev. Gore at Christ Southern Mission Baptist Church, where he was baptized. Fredreck started his education in the Public School in the city St. Louis, and furthered his education in St. Louis County. In the Normandy School District, where he graduated with honors for having perfect attendance. He majored in Landscaping. He also liked welding, home decorating, outdoor activities, playing checkers, chess and Dominos. Fredreck also, loved to help others in whatever way he could, especially children. His favorite Scriptures were St. Matthew 19:14, St. John 3:16 and St. John 14: 1-3. Fredreck was a loving and kind hearted person. In November 2000 Fredreck moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota with his parents where they lived until March 2007 when they returned back to St. Louis. Fredreck joined the St. Andrew Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the Rev. LeAndrew Brown, Sr. where he loved to go. His health failed rapidly. Until he was no longer able to attend church in his condition. After years of illness, his home going occurred peacefully on November 17, 2014 at 4 am in the comfort of his old brother’s home. He loved many and will be dearly missed by all. Fredreck leaves to cherish in his memories. His loving and devoted mother Vernestine Griffin, his son and daughter Dante Terrell and Shonte Sherrell Griffin, two brothers Kenneth Wayne and Sherman Bernard Griffin all of St. Louis, MO. One special Adopted Family-Wiley Word Payne, Wiley Payne Jr, Mariah Lee Payne, and Belva Yvette Robinson all of St. Louis, MO. Two uncles Jessie Abrem (Sarah) Griffin and Willie Amos Griffin of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Four Aunts Christella Morgan, Veola Wright, Lucille Griffin, and Bettie Jean Griffin of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Aunt In-Laws Bessie Griffin and Roberta Griffin of Minneapolis, Minnesota, two nieces Shonda Sherell and Kenyatta Latrice Holden, two Nephews Shawn Terrell and Orlando Lionell Holden of Minneapolis, Minnesota, a loving Adopted Niece Shawanda Newsome and a loving host of great nieces and nephews, a loving host of cousins, friends and especially my Pastor Rev. L.A. Brown, Sr and the St. Andrew Church Family.

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