Deacon Gary Connell Griffin's life could be categorized as "His Story of Love. "G" Baby had a sparkling, captivating, infectious, magical smile that was warm and inviting. It made you feel comfortable and welcome.

Gary was born on October 1, 1951 in Waco, Texas. He is the first and oldest son of Emory and Maggie Forward and Henry Scarlett. Gary is "big" brother to seven brothers and six sisters.

Gary accepted the Lord Jesus as his Savior at the Mt. Zion Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. Gary Griffin was a faithful and dedicated member of the Community Missionary Baptist church, serving faithfully as a deacon until his health began to fail him.

Gary was educated in Waco, Texas, and graduated from the famous A.J. Moore High School "1970" Graduating Class. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1971, serving for 71/2 years. Gary retired from the United State Postal Service after 34 years of service.

Gary greatest gift to the world was the gift of "love." First and foremost, Gary loved the Lord with all of his heart, soul, and might. He exemplified that in the way he treated everyone. "G" Baby loved his wife, whom he affectionately called "VVG". Their union was simply amazing. Gary and Virginia's marriage consisted of a blended family, son, Jarvos, daughter, GiGi, sons, Eric, Derrick and Hayward as well as seven grandchildren.

On Monday, April 12, 2021, Gary answered the call. Those who met him were his parents, Emory and Maggie Forward and Henry Scarlett, his brother, Tony Scarlett, and sister, Brenda Scarlett.

Deacon Gary Connell leaves to cherish his memories: loving and devoted wife, Virginia Griffin; children, Jarvos Griffin, Gheara Nemons, Eric King, Derrick King (Tiffany), Hayward Oliver; grandchildren: Ashia Griffin, London Griffin, Nehemiah Griffin, Paris Griffin, Jackson Nemons, Derrick King, Jr., Brianna King ,brothers: Harold Forward, Darmon Forward, Eric Forward, Emory Forward, Jordon Scarlett, Ken Scarlett, Grady Scarlett, sisters, Kay Forward, Johnnie Scarlett, Wanda Faye Bass, mother-in-love, Ida Mae Carroll, brothers and sisters-in-love, Tyrone Massey, Linda Sanders, Kenneth Carroll (Cheri), Sharon Diggs, Leonard Carroll, Jr., also a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends.