Capt. John Albert Griffin, 35, of Tidewater, Va., died Saturday. He moved to the Tidewater area from Mannheim, Germany, 18 months ago.

A native of Cullman, Ala., he received a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of South Alabama and his master's degree in public administration from the University of Central Florida.

He was an Eagle Scout, a member of the Tidewater Striders Running Club and had participated in the Walt Disney Marathon three times.

Capt. Griffin enjoyed reading biographies and political thrillers, model train building and gardening. He was the recipient of New Orleans' Keys to the City.

He currently was commander of the Army's 159th Port Operation Cargo Co., 11th Transportation Battalion, Fort Story, Va.

Survivors include his wife, Nicole Bauer Griffin; his mother and her husband, Topsy Griffin and Mike Rogers of Anniston, Ala.; a sister and her husband, Rochelle and J. Tim Williams of Stockbridge, Ga.; and his in-laws, Jim and Sally Bauer of Butler.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert W. Griffin.

<B>Griffin</B> — A funeral service for Capt. John Albert Griffin, who died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the First Landing Chapel, Fort Story, Virginia Beach, Va. Burial with full military honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery later.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, Attn. Contributions, One Intrepid Square, W. 46th Street and 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10036.Arrangements are being handled by the <B>W.J. Smith & Son Funeral Home</B>, Newport News, Va.