Alton—Dino Griffin, Sr., 68, passed away October 4, 2024 at his home.

Born Feb. 28, 1956 in St. Louis, he was a son of Eli and Eddie Sue (Birdseye) Griffin.

Dino worked for various schools as their maintenance man.  He was a very talented and admired craftsman, able to create a project in his mind and then make it a reality.  He also was a talented musician, writing songs and singing a little.  His specialty was playing the drums with his band, The Bandours.

He is survived by his son that he dearly loved, Dino (Michelle) Griffin, Jr. of Godfrey; his siblings, Larry Griffin, Sr. of St. Louis, Nancy Griffin of St. Louis, Richard Griffin of Orlando, FL, Anna Griffin of St. Louis, LaDonna (Lester) Spears of St. Louis, Patti (Michael) Franklin of St. Louis, Karen Pope of St. Louis, Demetrius Griffin of St. Louis, Adrian Griffin of St. Louis, Tina (David) Dansberry of St. Louis and Tony Griffin of St. Louis; countless nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; a brother-in-law, Jessi Williams of St. Louis; his lifelong friends, Tommy Davis, Terry Norful, and Andrew Roberts, all of St. Louis; and his former wife and friend, Sharon (Larry) Weary of Godfrey.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Dion Griffin; two sisters, Carolyn Griffin and Linda Williams; sisters-in-law Gloria Griffin and Diane Griffin; a brother-in-law, Jeffrey Pope; and another lifelong friend, Ray Brown.

A Memorial Service and Repast will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25 at HG Events-Ferguson, 119 South Florissant Road, Ferguson, MO  63135.

An online guestbook is available at www.paynicfh.com