Gerard 'Gerry' Daniel Griffin

Gerard Daniel Griffin, lovingly known as Gerry, passed away on April 12, 2025, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, at the age of 77. Gerry was born on February 4, 1948, in New York City, New York, to Daniel Griffin and Anne (Ernst) Griffin. A proud veteran, Gerry honorably served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, achieving the rank of Technical Sergeant (TSGT). His military service was a point of pride throughout his life, and he remained active in veterans’ communities through the VFW and the Frank Gladd American Legion Post #20. After his military career, Gerry dedicated many years to public service as a Deputy Sheriff with the Sandoval County Sheriff’s Department in New Mexico. His commitment to justice and protecting others reflected his deep-rooted sense of responsibility and courage. Gerry was a larger-than-life character who lived each day to the fullest. He treasured his family above all else, and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of his life. He and his beloved wife, Stephanie Griffin of Fort Gibson, shared a passion for Old West reenactments and often performed together. Gerry even worked as a movie stuntman and proudly starred in the film ‘Cowboys and Aliens’. Gerry’s life took him from the Bronx, New York to Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and ultimately to Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, where he lived until his passing. He graduated high school in the Bronx and carried his New York spirit with him wherever he went. Gerry was preceded in death by his parents; and his son, John Griffin. Gerry is survived by his wife, Stephanie Griffin of Fort Gibson, OK; grandchildren, Kennedy and Jose Arijona of El Paso, TX, John and Paige Griffin of New Mexico, great grandchildren, Mateo and Sabatian Arijona both of El Paso, TX; step son, Justin McCoy of Gore, OK; step grandchildren, Temperance McCoy of Gore, OK, Kim Bree McCoy of Sallisaw, OK, Kerrigan Alvarez of Muskogee, OK, and Cooper McCoy of Muskogee, OK; extended family; and many friends. A celebration of Gerry’s life will be 1:30PM, Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Gibson with Tim Smith and Danny Gross officiating. Committal prayers and interment will follow at Fort Gibson National Cemetery with full military honors being observed. The family of Gerard ‘Gerry’ Daniel Griffin has entrusted his care, service, and burial to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home, Fort Gibson. 918-478-2555. Online condolences may be left for the Griffin family at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com

Gerard 'Gerry' Daniel Griffin

February 4, 1948 - April 12, 2025