Cornelius ‘Neal” Griffin, Jr., obituary, Asheboro, Automatic Vending Service, Sunset Avenue Church of God, Pugh Funeral Home, Randolph Hub

ASHEBORO — A treasure among us. Neal Griffin faithfully served God, his wife, his family, his friends, his customers, and his neighbors. He was a giver, willing to help anyone with anything. He had a sharp mind and a quick wit. He adored his wife, Libby, whom he met before he was even a teenager. Neal and Libby did everything closely together throughout their lives.

Cornelius ‘Neal” Griffin, Jr., 85, of Asheboro, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026. Neal was born on Feb. 17, 1941, in Wake Forest, NC, to Cornelius and Jessie Cone Griffin. 

He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a member and longtime servant at Sunset Avenue Church of God. Professionally, he was Operations Manager at Automatic Vending Service for over 50 years. 

Neal was gifted at problem solving. He had the ability to repair almost any piece of equipment, specializing in small motors, electrical devices and refrigeration, which he started learning as a teen at Electric Motor Shop of Wake Forest. Being from Wake Forest, he was an avid, lifelong fan of Wake Forest University sports, particularly football and basketball.

Neal lived an active 85 years, making the most of any situation, seeking to see everything and everyone through His Lord and Savior. Neal and Libby are together again, in eternity.

He is survived by his son, Cornelius “Neal” Griffin, III (Jennifer) of Asheboro; daughter, Elizabeth “Deanna” Clement (Matt) of Asheboro; sister, Renda Gwaltney (Bob) of Concord; sister, Dovie Feher (Dave) of Myrtle Beach; grandchildren, Christian O’Briant of Concord, Elizabeth O’Briant of Cameron, Lucy Griffin of Charlotte, Jessie Griffin of Charlotte, and Harrison Clement of Raleigh.
In addition to his parents, Neal was predeceased in death by his wife of almost 64 years, Libby Griffin; son, Marty Griffin; son, Chris Griffin (widow, Stacy); brother, Bill Griffin (Nellie); and sister, Lola Jarrell (Max).

Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Sunset Avenue Church of God, with Rev. Boyd Byerly and Randy Lee presiding. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 6-8 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions can be made payable to the “US Charitable Gift Trust” with “Neal and Libby Griffin charitable fund” in the memo line and mailed to 928 Sunset Avenue Asheboro, NC 27203.

Neal’s family thanks his many personal caregivers and friends for all they have done.

Online condolences can be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.

Pugh Funeral Home is proudly serving the Griffin family.