In Memory Of Andy Griffith

1st June 1926 – 3rd July 2012

This memorial website was created in the memory of Andy Griffith, born in Mt. Airy, NC on the 1st June 1926 and passed away on the 3rd July 2012, 86 years of age.

Full Name: Andy Griffith

Born: 1st June 1926

Passed Away: 3rd July 2012

Age: 86 years of age

Location: Manteo, North Carolina

Country: The United States

Spouse: Cindi Knight

Father: Carl Griffith

Mother: Geneva Griffith

Birth Place: Mt. Airy, NC

Children: Dixie, Andy, Nancy

Occupation: Actor

Created by Glenn on 3 Jul 2012

As a young man, Andy Griffith studied for the ministry, then got a degree in music and taught high school for several years. During this time he worked up a comedy routine including his famous bit "What It Was, Was Football", about a country boy's misunderstandings as he watched his first football game.

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7 Jul 2012 Mike White placed this flower & wrote: I grew up watching him on television andi will miss him but I will alays remember the joy and h	6 Jul 2012 Debbie White placed this flower & wrote: I am so sorry for his family loss. i grew on watching him on today you will be missed	5 Jul 2012 Dave & Milly Wing placed this flower & wrote: Thanks for the decades of wholesome entertainment!

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