Carl E. Griffin, 82, of Monroe, passed away at 6:07 AM, Thursday, August 13, 2009 in his home. He had been in poor health since February and seriously ill for a month. He was born July 31, 1927 in Oblong, IL to Frank and Pearl (Burchett) Griffin. A lifelong resident of Monroe, he was a 1945 graduate of Monroe High School, then went on to serve his country in the US Army from 1945-1947. He earned the Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal, Germany. On October 8, 1949 he married Mary Hunter in Monroe, Carl was employed by Union Camp, formerly River Raisin Paper Company for 40 years, retiring in 1983. He was a very active member of Monroe Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon; he also served on the Disaster Relief Team for the American Red Cross, and enjoyed whittling chains. Survivors include his devoted wife, Mary, 4 cherished children; Gary (Linda) Griffin of Lititz, PA, Gail (Ken) Meloche of Lambertville, Gwen (Jerry) Hehl and Ginger (Joe) Ortiz, both of Monroe, 11 beloved grandchildren, 7 dear great grandchildren, and 4 revered brothers and sisters, Londy Griffin, Ralph (Lois) Griffin, and Avis (Ken) Stanifer, all of Rockledge, FL, and Marylou Hatfield of Monroe. Sadly, he was preceded in death by a son, Gregory F. Griffin in 1982, and 2 brothers, Roy and Joe Griffin. The family will receive friends from 2-8 PM Friday at the Bacarella Funeral Home. He will Lie in State on Saturday at 2 PM at the Monroe Missionary Baptist Church, where funeral service celebrating his life will be held at 3 PM. Burial will take place at Roselawn Memorial Park, LaSalle under the Auspices of the VFW Post #1138, Monroe.