Griffin Davis was born in Terrell, TX on August 22, 1951 to the parentage of George Ann Davis and Leroy Davis Sr., who preceded him in death.

During his childhood, Griffin was raised in a Christian home. In his early adult life, he became involved in Muslim religion.  Before his passing, he returned back to his Christian Faith accepting Christ as His Lord and Savior.

Griffin attended George Washington Carver School in Seagoville, TX and later moved to Dallas Texas where he graduated from Lincoln High School. Later in life, he received  an Associate Degree from University of Phoenix.

Griffin's firstborn child is his son, Marcus Davis.  On May 24, 1986, he married Italian Vanessia Rogers and this union was blessed with the birth of one son, Khalis Davis. He also has one beautiful daughter, Latonya Persley.

Griffin landed employment at Terminix Exterminator Company, Melrose Hotel, Dallas Public Library, Dallas Plumbing, and Dallas County HRS.

One of his greatest desires was to be his own boss, and he accomplished that.  Griffin was an entrepreneur having owned and operated several businesses. He was the founder of an apartment locater service.  He was a general contractor for repairing houses.  Additionally, he was an insurance agent for American General.  But most of all he was "A Jack of all trades".

Two brothers proceeded him in death, Leroy Davis Jr., and Vanhue Davis Sr.

He leaves to cherish his memories, two sons, Marcus Davis, Dallas TX, Khalis Davis (Bridgette), Cedar Hill TX; 1 stepson, Dewuan Rogers (Desiree) DeSoto TX; one daughter, Latonya Presley, Aubrey, TX; grandchildren, Markevia, Jayce, Khalis, Khaliel, Kharington, Khai; 1 great grandchild, Karson; 4 brothers, King Davis (Betty), Lancaster, TX, Johnnie Davis, Dallas, TX, Louis Gene Davis, Austin TX, Larry Davis (Marilyn), Dallas, TX; 3 Sisters, Rose Braggs (Oscar) Dallas, TX, Mary Ballard (Willie), Seagoville, TX, Alice Harris, Seagoville TX; Sister-in-law, Myrtle Davis, Dallas TX; 1 aunt, Ester V Kelly-Burist, Tyler TX; A very special friend, Judy King, Dallas TX; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.