Frederic “Bobo” Hobson Griffin, Jr. went to his Heavenly home on July 11th, 2026, at home. Known as Hobson for the first couple of years of his life until his sister, who was learning how to talk, called him "Bobo" which forevermore became his moniker. 

Bobo did not care one whit for statistics. He outlived all the doctors and nurses who didn't expect him to live past childhood, much less to sixty years old. Though his childhood was anything but normal, he was still a mischievous big brother who chased his sisters around with boogers and loved to surprise them with foul smells--universal brother’s humor. Despite being non-verbal, Bobo could still communicate in his own way. He was stubborn and feisty; he had a sense of humor and sense of adventure; he inspired many people by his resilience and determined spirit.

Bobo was a resident of Alpine Cottage at Murdoch Developmental Center for fifty-three years. In that time there have been countless staff members who worked with Bobo. They have all become like family and they grieve this loss every bit as much as we do. Words cannot fully express our gratitude to every person who loved Bobo over the years. They not only cared for his medical and physical needs but joked and played around with him and respected the unique person God created him to be.

Bobo is preceded in death by his parents, Frederic "Bud" Hobson Griffin, Sr. and Mathilde "Teal" Miltenberger Griffin; three of his grandparents: Marvin Griffin and James and Adeline Miltenberger; aunts and uncles: Ray Griffin, Linda and Len Meltz, and Mary Rush Schreiber.

He is survived by his two sisters: Mary-Garner (Jim) Merz and Elizabeth "Lizz" Griffin (John Redner); grandmother, Estelle Griffin; aunts and uncles: Jerry Ann Griffin, Jenny (Gary) Lester, Elaine (Joe) Barton, Sherry (Richard) Holloman, and Bob Schreiber; nieces and nephews: Caroline (Michael) McAdams and their children, Jeannie and Anthony, Julia Lopez, Garrett Merz, Catherine (Ian) Fernandez, Isabella (Kayden) Garibay-Shephard, Sarah Lopez, John Frederic Merz, and Celeste Merz.

Services are pending at this time.

In lieu of flowers, the family gratefully asks that donations be made and specifically applied to Alpine Cottage in memory of Bobo Griffin to the Murdoch Center Foundation either by mail Murdoch Center Foundation, P.O. Box 491, Butner, NC 27509 or via their website.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Griffin family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com