Mr. Douglas McArthur Griffin

Obituary Douglas McArthur Griffin, 58 affectionately known as Dicey completed his purpose on Wednesday morning February 9, 2023 at the VA Medical Center comforted by his companion. Douglas passed away peacefully he was visited by family, friends and church members. He was born on November 21, 1964 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his step brother Jarod Griffin and his father Douglas McArthur Collins. Douglas grew up in Kansas City, as Dicey/ Uncle Dicey throughout his school years. He chased his love for music with humble beginnings at Lincoln Prep High School playing trombone, trumpet etc. in the early 70s & 80s. His passion continued as he entered into the Military Army band and he became a foot soldier. Douglas served in Alaska, Texas and Kuwait. He continued his passion for music playing the bass guitar with the Charlie Parker band. Douglas loved the Lord’s House where his thirst to praise God became evident. He started his early days attending Macedonia Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend John L Brooks. Also, during that time, he was blessed with his first son, Javeaun Douglas Griffin. He raised his son in church and his passion for children gave him the opportunity to witness his son grow up between his terms in the military. Douglas spent time as child care assistant at St Vincent’s and Paseo Head Start to help his son, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends’ children. He also worked in tax preparation, Straus’ hardware, Cooperate cleaning, he transported for the railroad, worked as a cashier and also as a home health aide for his #1 grandmother “Momma Skeet” who preceded him in death at ninety-eight years old. His final job was as a bass guitarist at Blue Valley Missionary Baptist Church where he often stated was his greatest passion. Douglas leaves to continue his memory, his beloved stepmom Garnell Collins of KCMO, his companion, Veronica Matlock, two sons, Jeavaun Griffin (Amber) of KCMO, Darius King of Texas, one step son, Solomon, his mother Dorothy Griffin, three brothers, three sisters Martha of Baton Rouge, LA, Dottie of Dallas, Texas and Robin of KCMO, five grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 7, 2023, 11:00am at Blue Valley MBC. Service conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be shared on our website. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mr. Douglas McArthur Griffin, please visit our floral store. Read More

Mr. Douglas McArthur Griffin

November 21, 1964 - February 9, 2023