George W. Giffin

George William “Buddy” Giffin, age 87, of Winchester, Virginia, died Saturday, October 16, 2010, in Winchester Medical Center.

Mr. Giffin was born in 1923, in Frederick County, the son of the late George R. and Nina F. Giffin. He owned and operated Giffin Brothers Roofing until his retirement. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of the American Legion Post 21 and he enjoyed hunting.

He married Bessie Lee DeHaven on November 19, 1953 in Hagerstown, MD.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Tommy Giffin and his wife, Patricia of Frederick County, Virginia and Larry Giffin and his fiancé, Brenda, of Frederick County, Virginia; his sisters, Shirley Burkhart, Louise Ritenour, Betty Haines, and Patsy Hiett, all of Frederick County, Virginia; his brother, Grover Giffin of Frederick County, Virginia; and many nieces and nephews.

Two sisters, Colleen Wood and Lucille Mellon, and two brothers, Roy Giffin and Donald Giffin, preceded him in death.

A graveside service will be conducted on Tuesday, 11:00 AM, at Shenandoah Memorial Park, with Reverend Paul Campbell officiating. Interment will be in Shenandoah Memorial Park with military honors accorded by VFW 2123.

Pallbearers will be Tommy Giffin, Larry Giffin, Tony Burkhart, Kevin Burkhart, Steve Hiett, and Jerry Haines.

The family will receive friends and family on Monday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.

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