Denzel M. L. Griffin Obituary
Denzel M. L. Griffin (Akron, Ohio) passed away on September 17, 2026. Denzel, born on December 3, 1994, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Denzel M. L. Griffin to show support.
He was predeceased by: his son Denzel Marquis Lamont Griffin Jr.; and his grandparents, Kevin Lamont Griffin and Carol Henderson. He is survived by: his parents, Nicole Griffin and Demetrius O'Bannon (Faith); his children, Dakhota'Ari Hackney, Logan'Ari Hackney, Greyson Denzel Griffin and Kori Grace Griffin; his grandparents, Jimmy Henderson and Amelia Gaiters; his siblings, Dreshun Buford (Shatorrie), Demetrius O'Bannon II (Zoe), De'Veon Jackson, De'Yanna O'Bannon and Ernest Wright; his close friends, Jhiron, Jaelen, Amber, Justice, Antwon, Jere, Rae, Tre and Don; and his siblings, Dasha, Ashley, Chris and AJ. He is also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 26th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Wilkinson Funeral Home (1158 S Arlington St, Akron, OH 44306). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 26th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
