Tim Griffin Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

William Timothy Griffin of Corpus Christi (formerly of San Antonio) died July 8, 2022 after a short battle with a rare cancer at the age of 62. He was born July 15, 1959 in Campbellsville, KY to William “Bill” Hardin and Jean Best Griffin. He was raised in the Memphis area and graduated cum laude from the University of Memphis in 1981 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He was a journalist at the San Antonio Express-News for over 30 years, and had served as the president of the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) in 2012. He went on to be a well-respected writer in sports journalism, covering Big 12 Football, the Spurs and the Houston Oilers as well as several minor league football teams. Tim went on to work with ESPN and entered the digital world with Cox Media in Georgia. The experience in Georgia led Tim back to Texas as the digital director for KRIS 6 News in 2018. As life goes full circle, he returned to the printed newspaper by joining Corpus Christi Caller-Times in January of this year, which has always been his true love. While working at the Express News, he met the love of his life, Dede. They married on August 16, l997, and in November 2004, they welcomed their son Bradley. Tim was very proud of his family and home life, and would always welcome both friends and co-workers over for a great meal. You see, food was his love language. He loved great food, loved to prepare great meals and loved to share his passion for food with Bradley, who has followed his Dad’s footsteps in both the kitchen and on the grill. The night before Tim died, Bradley made his Dad his favorite Hummingbird Cake from scratch to celebrate Tim’s birthday a week early. Tim worked hard and many long hours, but when it was time for family, their adventures took them all over the United States, or even just local adventures in the city that they resided. At the end of the long days at work, he had his companion, his sweet dog Freckles to curl up and watch sports with. Tim was “an internet of knowledge” not only of sports, but of music, current events, classic TV and movies and pop culture. Conversations with him showed his incredible knowledge, but also his biting sense of humor. He was a treasured friend and confidant to all who worked with him. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Nedra Kleypas Griffin, and son Bradley, both of Corpus Christi; mother Jean Best Griffin; sisters-in-law Jamie Griffin, Ceci Triska and husband Jimmie, Laura Poynor and husband Jack; and nieces and nephews Matthew and Julia Griffin, Desiree Birdsong, Trevor and Taylor Poynor, Jamie Kresge and Rachel Kleypas; and great-niece Anna Birdsong. He was preceded in death by his father William “Bill” Griffin and brother Greg Griffin. A Celebration Life to remember Tim will be held Sunday, August 7, 2022 at 2 pm at the Alamodome Hall of Fame Room. Family will welcome guests at 1 pm. Memorial donations may be made to the GoFundMe account or to M. D. Anderson for Cancer Research so that, as Tim put it, “they can kick cancer’s ass!”

Tim Griffin

July 15, 1959 - July 8, 2022

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