Century Man Dies In Santa Rosa Wreck

January 10, 2013

A Century man was killed in single vehicle accident in Santa Rosa County Wednesday night.

Charles Terry Griffis, 50, was pronounced deceased at the scene of the 9:20 p.m. crash on Highway 87 about seven miles north of Milton. Griffis was a passenger in a car driven by 47-year old William Samuel Stapleton, Jr., of Milton.

The Florida Highway Patrol said Stapleton was northbound on Highway 87 when he lost control and struck a tree. He was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola in serious condition.

The FHP said neither man was wearing their seatbelt.

Charges against Stapleton are pending blood alcohol results, according to FHP.

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12 Responses to “Century Man Dies In Santa Rosa Wreck”

  1. David Huie Green on January 13th, 2013 3:16 pm

    sorry for your loss, April

  2. matthew rolin on January 13th, 2013 2:04 pm

    i knew terry really well i worked with him at l&l welding we had alot laughs and fun he was a straight up person! he will missed very much he was a good person our prayers will be with the family!

  3. matthew rolin on January 13th, 2013 1:56 pm

    i knew terry for many years i worked with him at l&l welding he was a straight up person and a very good friend and i will miss him. my heart goes out to his family and he will be missed by many people! i will keep the family in our prayers!

  4. Betty Porz on January 13th, 2013 11:51 am

    Our most heart felt prayers go out to all of Terry’s family and friends….only our Lords comfort will ease your pain…Terry is with all of his loved ones that has gone before him ….he is at peace and his reunion in glory is like none other. God bless you all,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

  5. Shaun on January 11th, 2013 8:29 am

    April, I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great man, My prayers will go out to the Griffis’s family..

  6. Stormy and family on January 10th, 2013 5:36 pm

    April we r so sorry and r praying for yall. If u need us in anyway letus know. love yall

  7. Ronnie Barrow on January 10th, 2013 4:01 pm

    Terry was a good friend & I’m going to miss him. He worked with me at L&L Welding & he was a hard working, stand up man. He told people exactly what he thought & you knew where you stood with him. R.I.P. Terry.

  8. Jessica griffis on January 10th, 2013 12:19 pm

    April I’m so sorry…but ther agin …he’s up ther with Mawmaw and and the others…R.I.P…GOD NLESS OUR FAM!!

  9. friend on January 10th, 2013 11:27 am

    I am sorry for y’all loss, Prayers go out to the family, He will be missed.

  10. family friend on January 10th, 2013 8:35 am

    April… i am so sorry for your loss.

  11. Rachel on January 10th, 2013 8:30 am

    We will miss u Terry.. Prayers are with this his family. The Pace and Holt Family.

  12. Woody on January 10th, 2013 8:13 am

    Praying for the family

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