William Griffin Speaks, Sr. of Linden, NJ passed away on March 8, 2012. He worked for Local #325 as a certified shop steward since 1995. Adored husband of Brenda Griffin, loving father of Jerry Woolfolk (Shawnda) and the late Willliam Griffin, Jr. Son of Rachel Griffin and the late William Speaks. Dear brother of Roy (Yanda), Coley, Jermaine, Sylvia and Rachel L. Speaks and the late Johnny Griffin. Grandfather of 2, son-in-law of Janet Jones, god father of Alyssia Marte Speaks and Farren Johnson. Also survived by a host of other loving relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of William Griffin Speaks. You are invited to add a Tribute in his memory. Please click "Sign Guestbook" below to add our own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences.