MCHinson 3,945 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Quite a few AACA members and probably other forum members knew Art Griffin. He was an extremely active AACA member. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/blueridgenow/obituary.aspx?n=arthur-gwynn-griffin&pid=185495273&fhid=26860 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Rick Lay 4 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 I first met Art Griffin in 1984 when he and Arlene were hosting a national meet of the Kaiser Frazer Owners Club in Pigeon Forge, TN. He saw I was registered and I lived nearby. He called me up and asked me to bring my barbeque grill. My first evening as a new member of the club was spent cooking 350 hot dogs. As Art said, it was a quick way to get acquainted with everyone in the club! It was also my introduction to Art Griffin and his "servant" attitude about everything he was involved in. I can honestly say that my life has been enriched greatly by knowing this man. We have had many adventures over the past 32 years and I have been a guest at his home and he at mine. I will miss him as a friend and as a mentor. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
nick8086 558 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 (edited) This is Art Griffin trying to sweet talk a balky Darrin hood latch. That is why I never close mine.. He will be missed.. I talked to him a few times on the phone.. From the kaiser club.. I posted it to let them know: This it what they posted.. Art was previously the manufacturing fund manager and was instrumental at getting it off the ground. Without him, the fund - and the KFOCI - would not be what it is today. His obit mentions he was with NASA but what it doesn't mention is that he was the lead electrical engineer on the space shuttle program and everyone involved reported to him. Quite an accomplishment to say the least. Edited May 22, 2017 by nick8086 (see edit history) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
kings32 118 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Art will be missed . I meet Art years ago through my cousin always has something nice to say and would help you . kings32 Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Roth 2,620 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Art was a very generous, and truly caring gentleman. Condolences to Arlene and all their family from Dale and me. Just one simple example - Art made signs designating the Judging Classes to be used at AACA National Meets, and offered them freely to any and all Regions/Chapters who hosted an event. We would carry them from one Meet to the next, sharing the way Art intended. Art will certainly be missed. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Terry Bond 1,776 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 We're greatly saddened by this news - Art was a kind and gentle man with so many friends in the hobby. I believe he and Marshall Van Winkle were chasing the record for who could chair the most AACA National Meets. I don't know was in the lead, but although the race is over, we're all looking forward to that meet someday in heaven. You know Art will be the chairman! Rest in peace old friend, you will be missed. Terry & Susan 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Moskowitz 2,420 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 One of the legends in our club...a true gentleman who never shied away from speaking his mind but never shied away from listening. He will be missed by a legion of people. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Tom99 59 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 I met Art in the mid 1970's thru the Cape Canaveral chapter of the AACoA, of which I was a member. He was one of the owners of Scrip Antique Auto in Melbourne Florida at the time. They did a fantastic job of restoring my 1958 Edsel Pacer. The last time I saw Art was in 2009, when I came to one of the club business meetings while I was in town. He will be missed. He was a fine gentleman and friend. While I was in Florida, he was always there to help in any way he could. Rest in peace Art! Link to post Share on other sites
Ccar 3 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 So sorry to hear about Art's passing. Condolences from Cath and myself. Not sure when I first met Art, but do remember he winning the annual AACA car drawing, a Pontiac Solstice. Many discussions followed that win since we were interested in buying one. Art will be remembered for his many AACA interactions. all in a quiet way! Chuck Link to post Share on other sites
Mark McAlpine 387 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 (edited) Marion & I just found out the sad news about Art yesterday and are deeply saddened to hear it. Art was a great guy, someone with an infectious sense of humor that you always enjoyed seeing and talking with at club events. One thing we recall in particular about Art is he was the first person we remember taking photos of his judging teams and then e-mailing them to the members. We thought that was a great idea and started doing it with our judging teams. Our sincere condolences to Arlene. She and Art are in our thoughts and prayers. AACA Meets won't be the same without Art. However, he'll always be a part of them because of his judging class signs. Edited June 4, 2017 by Mark McAlpine Added "deeply" (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
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