Vickey “Vic” (Bill) Griffin, 66, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on January 27, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born April 9, 1954, in Iredell County to the late Esby Lee Griffin and Francis Mae Cain Griffin. Vickey was an Automotive Salesman. He was also a member of Third Creek Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Bobby Edward Griffin.

Vickey is survived by his wife Betty Tearry Griffin, and one son, Victor Edward Griffin, both of the home. Also surviving are two stepdaughters, Diamond Eggleston of Troutman and Jasmine White and husband Tyrone of Statesville; three brothers, Ken Griffin and wife Ann of Statesville, Ernest Griffin and wife Emma of Stony Point, Dwight Griffin of Morganton; four sisters, Sheridan Jackson and husband Pete of Florida, Janice Oakley of Statesville, Joyce Smyre Gause and husband Purcelle of Wilmington, and Nancy Slater of Charlotte; and two grandchildren, Justice and Jakeem Welman.

A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday February 4, 2021, at Third Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Tommy G. Carpenter will officiate. The body will lie in state at Chapman Funeral Home on Wednesday February 3, 2021, from 1 to 5 p.m. We ask that all CDC guidelines be followed.

Chapman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Vickey Griffin.