R.I.P Andy Griffith

[trjones87]

man i totally missed this thread, even checked but i guess things move around so much.

what an American icon....

[Javelin]

RIP. Loved both Andy Griffith show and Matlock. I too hate the fact that he was so far left liberal, but I dont think that makes him less of a person, just not very American It is still sad that he is gone and there will never be anymore shows like either one of his hits.

[traditionalman]

A great Actor and from what I have heard a Great Man

[Humper]

Andy Griffith was a member of the Democratic party and supported the current POTUS.
Good grief, what a crappy thing to say about a man who was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George W. Bush.

RIP, Mr. Griffith.

Some folks just have no sense of decorum or class for that matter

[wassaw]

I'm gonna have to eat a pack of Ritz crackers with lunch. MMmmm MM Good Cracker!

RIP MR Griffith

[Cable]

Matlock was greatness. Andy Griffith show was before my time. RIP

[doghouse]

RIP Sir.

[Shane]

I wish more people in today's world would bring us good quality TV shows with Bible-based morals in the story lines like Andy Griffith did.

R.I.P. Mr. Griffith.

[brettmac2]

Matlock never lost a case!!! Still watch it when I see it on.

[M-2]

I wish more people in today's world would bring us good quality TV shows with Bible-based morals in the story lines like Andy Griffith did.

R.I.P. Mr. Griffith.

He was a good man, who practiced and lived his faith.

http://www.christianactivities.com/andy-griffith-tells-his-story?ID=1937

Andy Griffith (1926-2012) died today at the age of 86. Most famous for his portrayal of Sheriff Andy Taylor on the Andy Griffith Show, the actor was also a devout Christian who had a successful career singing Gospel music.
As Christian Activities reported, when Andy Griffith was a child in Sunday School in Mt. Airy, North Carolina where he was born and raised (and one of the inspirations for Mayberry), he "would sing 'Jesus Loves Me' so loud that everybody would notice."
His life and work was a testimony to his faith. Even when he suffered from Guillain-Barr syndrome he told Guideposts:

I firmly believe that in every situation, no matter how difficult, God extends grace greater than the hardship, and strength and peace of mind that can lead us to a place higher than where we were before.

He started his professional life as a choir director at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro, North Carolina but left it to pursue his acting career. At the age of 69 Andy Griffith released "I Love To Tell The Story - 25 Favorite Hymns" saying in a BMI press release:
"Mr. Jesus' let me become a singer again. So that's full circle and I hope those who listen to this record, I Love to Tell the Story, will enjoy it and be blessed by it as much as we who played and sang on it were. Thank you."
Rest In Peace Andy Griffith

[Bill M]

RIP Andy, grew up watching him and Barney before they were reruns.

[ifishdad]

Rip

[BoneDigger]

He was a good, God fearing Christian, a good singer and guitar player, a great actor, a southerner, and apparently an all-around good guy. I hope he rests in peace.

Todd

[deer_hoyter]

Need more shows like that today, he will be missed.

[woodbine]

RIP!!! raising 2 young kids,i never worried when the TV stopped on The Andy Griffith show