Brent Andrew Griffin "Dino"

November 24, 1962 ~ January 10, 2016

ABBEVILLE—Brent Andrew Griffin, 53, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Lafayette General Medical Center, encircled by family and friends.
A memorial of family and friends will gather for a Celebration of Life as a farewell to Brent. In 2008, he was granted a second chance in life when he underwent a bilateral lung transplant. He will be buried alongside his life partner, Keffer.
Brent was the owner/operator of two local businesses, Jim's Flower Shop and Classic Designs - Christmas Store. His amazing ability to transform flowers into art set the stage for countless weddings and events, and honored many at their passing. He had an incredible eye and everything was exuberant, elegant and lush. Brent loved Christmas; he was always there to help with the holiday tree trimmings.
He had a passion for clothing, shopping, antiquing and enjoying great food.
He leaves to cherish his memory to his four legged "son", Bouvier; sister, Debbie G. Renard of Delcambre; brother, James Presley "Brother" Griffin of Abbeville; aunts, Geraldine "Dean" Frederick and her husband Collins of Abbeville, Genell "Puggie" West and her husband Donald of Lafayette, Joyce McClellan of Lafayette, Melba Adams of Vinton, Wilda Gary of Abbeville, and Lois Campisi and her husband Joe of Abbeville; friends/caregivers, Cebrin Marshall and William "Buddy" Galloway; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and loving friends.
He was preceded in death by his life partner, Keffer T. Delino, II; parents, James Presley Griffin and the former Hazel Melancon; sister, Patricia "BooBoo" Griffin; aunts, Velta M. Babineaux and Rosalie "Pap" Vincent; and uncles, Sonny Melancon and Bud Melancon.
Memorial contributions can be made in Brent’s name to Animal Aid Vermilion Area (AAVA), 5937 Veterans Memorial Dr., Abbeville, LA, 70510, (337)366-0212.
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Brent Griffin and his family were cared for and entrusted final arrangements to Louisiana Funeral Services & Crematory of Broussard, LA (337) 330-8006.