PORTSMOUTH - Ronald Wayne Griffin Sr., 71, of S. Colin Drive, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011 in a local hospital. Ronnie retired as a produce manager for Farm Fresh grocery stores after 30 years of service. He is survived by his loving wife, Willie Mae; a daughter, Tonya; two sons, Wayne Jr. and Michael and his wife Cathy; a sister, Linda; a brother, Glenn; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at the Church of the Nazarene, 2512 Barclay Ave., Portsmouth, VA 23702 by the Rev. Ken Rice. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com  .

Published in The Virginian Pilot on March 23, 2011