Jimmie P. Griffin

Jimmie Pressnell Griffin, 86, of Kingsburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 5:00 in the evening in Visalia, California. Jimmie was born on August 19, 1938, in Missouri to John Barney Griffin and Zetta Marie Fry Griffin. On July 12, 1965, he married the love of his life, Joan Howe, a devoted widow and mother to two young daughters, Paulla Collene and Sandra Ray. Jimmie embraced his new role as a father with a full and open heart, raising the girls as his own and providing them with love, stability, and unwavering support. This weekend would have marked their 60th wedding anniversary, a true testament to their enduring love and commitment. Together, Jimmie and Joan built a life filled with laughter, love, hard work, and resilience. They faced some of life's most difficult trials, including the heartbreaking loss of their daughter Sandy in a car accident and the passing of their infant son, Jimmie Jr. Through it all, their strength and unity grew even deeper. Jimmie worked as a general laborer with the Teamsters Union, contributing to various projects throughout California's Central Valley. After retiring, he and Joan turned their passion for antiques into a full-time business. They traveled across the country to buy and sell antiques, forming lasting friendships and creating treasured memories. Some of Jimmie's favorite trips were to Texas, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Oklahoma, Mississippi, the Rose Bowl, Cayucos, and the Antique Farm Show in Tulare. He especially loved it when any of his grandsons joined them on the road. Jimmie was preceded in death by his beloved wife Joan, daughter Sandra Mabary, infant son Jimmie Griffin Jr., his parents John and Zetta Griffin, and his siblings Jack, Patsy, and Phillip. He is survived by his daughter Paulla (Lupe) Rodriguez; grandchildren Johnny (Lindsey) Beasley and their children, Alexandria, Aubrey, Luke, and Richie; Michael Beasley and his children Kylie and Aiden; and Mark (Christina) Beasley and their children, Thomas, Emma, Echo Hall, Elise Case. He was also blessed with two great-great-grandchildren. Jimmie is also survived by his sisters Judy (Roger) Youders and Janice Griffin, sisters-in-law Ruth Griffin and Mary Griffin, and many beloved nieces and nephews. A service celebrating Jimmie's life will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 11:30 AM at the Delft Church of God. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made in Jimmie's memory to the Kingsburg Cancer Volunteers. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Creighton Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

Jimmie P. Griffin

August 19, 1938 - July 9, 2025