Elton Griffis, age 74, Broxton, GA passed away on Monday, June 6, 2011, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Mr. Griffis was born on April 17, 1937 to the late Elmon and Rilda Morgan Griffis in Douglas, GA. He was the owner/operator of a convenience store and he attended the Broxton Church of God. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. in the Broxton Church of God with interment following in the Broxton Church of God Cemetery. Survivors include: wife: Marie Graham Griffis, Broxton, GA;son: Greg (Angie) Griffis, Douglas, GA; daughters: Janet (Louie) Strom, Broxton, GA; Tammy (Michael) Bassett, Savannah, GA; Della Deal, Broxton, GA; sisters: Mary Lou Day, Douglas, GA; Carolyn Woods, Columbus, GA; Evelyn Anderson, Cottageville, SC; brothers: Glen Coleman Griffis, Aden Griffis, and Larry Griffis, all of Douglas, GA; 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Sims Funeral Home. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.