Background
Griffin, Oscar O'Neal was born on April 28, 1933 in Daisetta, Texas, United States. Son of Oscar O'Neal and Myrtle Ellen (Edgar) Griffin.
Griffin, Oscar O'Neal was born on April 28, 1933 in Daisetta, Texas, United States. Son of Oscar O'Neal and Myrtle Ellen (Edgar) Griffin.
B. Journalism, University Texas, 1958; graduate, Harvard University School Business, 1982.
Editor, Canyon (Texas) News, 1959-1960; Editor, Pecos (Texas) Indiana, 1960-1962; reporter, Houston Chronicle, 1962-1966; White House correspondent, Houston Chronicle, 1966-1969; assistant director public affairs, unites states department Transportation, Washington, 1969-1974; president, Griffin Well Service, Inc., El Campo, Texas, 1974-1988; senior vice president, 395 Enterprises, Inc., 1986-1988; free-lance writer, Houston, Texas, since 1988.
Served with Army of the United States, 1953-1955. Member Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (life), University Texas Alumni Association (life), Harvard Bus School Club of Houston, Society Professional Journalists (Distinguished Svc. in Journalism award Fort Worth chapter 1962, Courage in Journalism award Des Moines chapter 1963, award for general reporting national organization 1963).
Married Patricia Lamb, July 28, 1955. Children: Gwendolyn Ann, Amanda Karen, Gregory O'Neal, Marguerite Ellen.