Griffin – Francis "Eggman" Matthew Griffin, Sr., age 86, of Callahan, Florida passed away January 24, 2020 at his home. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on May 5, 1933 to the late Aurther Cave Griffin and Mary Amanda Gaumont Griffin. Francis was a lifelong resident of Nassau County and graduated from Callahan High School in 1951. His father started Griffin Poultry farm in 1943 and today it is called A.C. Griffin & Son. Francis worked on that farm all of his life. He was taught to play the piano by Claude P. Ganus and he played for church, weddings and funerals. It was most apparent in Francis' life how much he loved God, he was a soul winner and faithful to every Sunday School Class. He is preceded in death by his parents; and wife of 16 years Linda Griffin.

Francis is survived by his children, Matt (Stacy) Griffin of Callahan, FL, Andy (Cherree) Griffin of Callahan, FL, and Mandy (Rocky) Harrington of St. George, GA; sister, Claudia Hickox of Callahan, FL; 12 grandchildren, Jed, Madison, Avery, Chelsy, Cody, Tiffany, Dalton, Amber, Allie May, Trae, Austin, and Haley; great-grandchildren, Cooper, and Daisey.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Live Oak Baptist Church. Interment will follow at at Live Oak Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.