Background
Griffin, Tom was born on June 26, 1926 in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.
Griffin, Tom was born on June 26, 1926 in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Journalism, University Tennessee, 1951.
Night manager United Press, Alabama, 1951-1954. Managing editor Cotton Trade Journal, 1954-1959. Assistant advertising manager E. L. Bruce Company (flooring and floor care products company), 1959-1962.
Copy desk Memphis Commercial Appeal, 1962. Executive editor Ross Publications, 1963-1964. Advertising manager John Blue Company (manufacturer agricultural equipment), 1965-1967.
Associate editor Delta Farm Press, 1968-1969. Freelance writer, photographer, 1970-1972. Editorial director Cotton Farming, Rice Farming and Custom Applicator magazines Little Publications, Memphis, 1973-1986.
Freelance writer, since 1987.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946.
Son of Richard C. Mathis (stepfather) and Ruby Mathis. Married Dorothy Virginia Hewitt, October 22, 1949. Children: Steven Thomas, Diane Patricia.