John William "Johnny" Griffin

1947 - May 1, 2007

John William "Johnny" Griffin, Jr., 60, of Raleigh died Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at his home.  Johnny was born in Raleigh to the late John W. Griffin, Sr., and Rudine Whitley Griffin.

He worked in the family business at Johnny's Restaurant on Capital Blvd. in Raleigh for many years. 

He is survied by his life partner of 30 years, Sue McKenzie of the home; sister, Sherry Sanderford and husband, Larry of Atlantic Beach; niece and nephew, Denise and Tommy Flynn, and Sue's brother, Troy McKenzie. 

Funeral services will be helo 11:00 a.m. Saturday in the Chapel of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 831 Wake Forest Road.  The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Memorial contribution may be made to a favorite charity.

Published in the News & Observer on 5/4/2007