Mr. Francois Olivier de Bruin, age 32 of Griffin, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015. Mr. de Bruin was born in Durban, South Africa on April 22, 1983. He was employed at the Sock Shoppe of Griffin and was a member of Southside Baptist Church. Mr. de Bruin enjoyed traveling, camping, planning picnics with his wife, the beach and his rugby team, The Sharks. He also enjoyed Formula One Racing, a good cup of coffee, wood-working, watching Jimmy Fallon, spending time with his sister and her family, and a good braai (barbeque). Survivors include his wife, Carolyn de Bruin; his parents, Frederick and Johanna de Bruin; sister, Karen Grobbelaar; brothers, Jacque de Bruin, Eugene de Bruin; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Mr. Francois de Bruin will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Griffin on Friday, November 27, 2015 at 11:00am.