Gerald D. Griswell

Gerald Darwin Griswell

Dearing, Georgia- Mr. Gerald Darwin Griswell, 74, entered into rest June 24, 2017 at Gibson Health and Rehabilitation.

Mr. Griswell was born in Mitchell, GA to the late Lester Griswell and the late Georgia Walden Griswell. He lived in Dearing for many years and was a retired equipment operator with the McDuffie County Road Department. Mr. Griswell was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Mr. Griswell was predeceased by his wife, Jean Griswell and brother, Leroy Griswell.

Survivors include his daughters, Sherri Washington of Harlem, GA, Jeana Kitchens of Gibson, GA; brothers, James Griswell of Wrens, GA, Tommy Griswell of Thomson, GA, Bobby Griswell of Alabama; sisters, Donna Thigpen of Wrens, GA, Cherry Tbanez of Missouri, Gloria Beckworth of Gibson, GA; 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at 6 o'clock p.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2017 in the chapel of Beggs Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ralph Kitchens officiating.

The family will receive friends prior to and following the memorial service.

Beggs Funeral Home, Thomson, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.