Kassidy Eli Griffin died Friday, Nov. 7, 2014.
Born May 22, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center in Sumter, he was a son of Terrance Nelson and Keytoia Griffin.
Kassidy was born a healthy 7-pound, 7-ounce baby boy. He loved to laugh and smile with everyone who came in contact with him. On Aug. 29, 2014, Kassidy was admitted to Palmetto Health Children's Hospital, where he was later diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy. On Oct. 23, 2014, Kassidy was discharged from the hospital and was able to come home to spend time with his loving family. He remained a very happy and strong child despite the difficulties that he faced daily. Kassidy spent two weeks with his family, smiling and being held by everyone. After struggling with an incurable disease, Kassidy was granted his angel wings and left this world to be with the Lord. He will forever be loved by all who met him and will be greatly missed.
Those left to cherish precious memories are his loving parents, Terrance Nelson Sr. and Keytoia Griffin of Sumter; six brothers, Keytrelle Griffin, Kadrian Griffin and Jordan McLeod, all of Sumter, and Tayvon Nelson, Terrance Nelson Jr. and Terrian Nelson, all of Manning; three sisters, Kiyanna Griffin and Kamauri Griffin, both of Sumter, and Taylor Nelson of Manning; two special cousins, Ahmiya Prioleau of Sumter and Cameron Mahoney of Manning; two aunts, Quandra Griffin and Akayshia Griffin of Sumter; two uncles, Keith (Allison) Nelson of Charlotte, North Carolina, Lavincent (Tonja) Perdue of Sumter; five special uncles, Sherman Hastie, Eugene Mahoney and Tyreek Durant, all of Sumter, and Marcus Amos and Derrick Amos of Charlotte; paternal grandmother, Margurite Moten of Sumter; maternal grandmother, Terrene Griffin of Sumter; and a host of cousins and other relatives.
Special thanks to Palmetto Health Children's Hospital and Hands of Hope Hospice Care.
Funeral services for Kassidy Eli Griffin will be held at noon today at Job's Mortuary chapel, 312 S. Main St., Sumter, with Pastor Delbert Singleton officiating. Interment will follow at Greenhill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Job's Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.
Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary.net.
