- Date Of Birth: March 28, 1938
- Date Of Death: August 15, 2023
- State: Virginia
James Griffin, more commonly known as Ranny, J.R., Griff, Smokey, or Old Gringo, along with other names not suited to print, was born on March 28, 1938, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. But his favorite name was, Pa. He died on August 15 at home the way he lived, with the TV on at a volume of 45 and the kitchen cabinet doors open.\r\n\r\n Griff had as many various professional endeavors as he did names. His career path included being a dairy farmer, avid horseman, bull rider, serving in the United States Air Force for 22 years and retiring as Lt. Col, working as a Program Manager. He subsequently served people as a Financial Advisor for Thrivent.
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