From Burns Mortuary of Hermiston:

William Ray Griffin Jr., 71 of Hermiston died on Wednesday Sept. 10, 2014 at his home. He was born on March 16, 1943 in Pomeroy, WA to parents William & Etta Sodarburg Griffin. Bill was raised in Enterprise, OR. He has been a longtime resident of Hermiston. He married his wife Evalena on December 6, 1961 in Durango, Colorado. Bill was a member of Hermiston Amateur Ham Radio Club since 1988. Also longtime member Hermiston Eagles Lodge #2909. He had worked at Bert’s Auto Salvage & Woodpecker Truck as a diesel Mechanic. Also for Columbia Basin Spreader & Umatilla Ready Mix retiring in 2001.

His hobbies included camping, fishing and taking long drives in the mountains & watching NASCAR racing.

He is survived by his wife, Evalena Griffin; son, William “Joe” Griffin ; daughters, Raylene Pullum and Kaylene (Jim) Dickmeier both of Hermiston; Marlene Griffin of Baker City, OR; 19 grandchildren 18 great grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Burns Mortuary.

Please sign the condolence book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com

Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.

William Ray Griffin Jr. – KK7CG

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