Michael Kevin Griffin

Michael Kevin Griffin, 60, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2013. Mike also known as ""Griff"" was born may 5, 1953 in Long Beach, California to Kathleen E. and Captain Jack Griffin. He was a graduate of Herndon High School and Elon University, where he played baseball. Griff was a teacher and coached football, baseball and basketball in Virginia, as well as officiating high school football. He later entered a career with Phillip Morris Tobacco Co., where he worked his way up through the company. He retired after 30 years of hard work and devoted faithful service. Mike loved sports and being outdoors. He had a true love for baseball. He devoted many years of coaching in the Roanoke Valley community. He coached numerous All-Star teams, including many district championship teams along with a Big League team that advanced all the way to the Big League World Series. He loved the Challengers program, where he announced the games in humorous fashion for the players and parents. Griff had a big heart, loved to laugh and smile. He had a true gift to make those around him laugh and smile as well. Mike was a devoted family man and wonderful father. He loved his family and provided for them in every way imaginable. He will always be remembered for his big smile, telling stories, being funny and working hard. He lived a great life and did things the ""right way"". There will never be another person like him and he will be missed dearly. He will always be in our hearts. May he rest in peace in Heaven. He is survived by his mother; sons, Kevin and Dustin; several brothers and sisters, nephews, nieces and cousins; and his newest grandson, Michael Kevin Griffin. Calling hours will be from 6 until 8pm Friday, October 18th at Beckman-Williamson Funeral Home in Cocoa Beach. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30am Saturday, October 19th at Church of Our Saviour Catholic Church in Cocoa Beach.