
Loy D. “Butch” Griffin
1939-1984
Spindletop Charities, Inc. celebrated its 50th anniversary at the 41st annual Spindletop Holiday Ball in 2014, and continued its Golden Jubilee Celebration through the 50th annual Spindletop Oilmen’s Golf Tournament in 2015.
Spindletop Charities, Inc. (also known as Spindletop International) is a 501 (C)(3) nonprofit corporation and was founded in 1965 by a young professional in the energy service industry, Loy D. “Butch” Griffin. His vision was to build an organization promoting goodwill and fellowship within the oil and gas industry while benefiting children “in need.” Griffin chose the name “Spindletop” to ensure the charity would be synonymous with the oil and gas industry. Today, more than 50 years later and because of a solid foundation, Spindletop continues to make significant contributions to area youth charities.