1919
George
2011
George W. Griffith
October 12, 1919 — January 29, 2011
George Witherspoon Griffith, born October 12, 1919, passed away in his own home peacefully, surrounded by his family on January 29, 2011.
The seventh child of Donakey-Moore union of families, raised on the Wallace Plantation in Crittenden County Kentucky with his siblings; Lois Rebecca Waymire (Roy), Guy Preston (Kathryn), Thomas Elbert, Mary Matilda "Maggie", Nellie Ann Lowery (Guy), Alice Elizabeth "Bib" Patterson (Robert), and James Pickard (Genevieve).
George lived and farmed with his family in Tolu, Kentucky until he and James moved to Detroit, Michigan in 1953 to work in the automotive industry. He worked for Ford Motor Company for 30 years retiring in 1983.
George married Esther Kathleen Lovelace (D) in Detroit, Michigan on May 5, 1956. Of that marriage Charles Preston, Rebecca Ann McGlone, James Thomas (D), Giles Frances (D), and Celia Elizabeth "Bunny" Rife were born.
They filled his life with the love and joy of 11 Grandchildren; Melissa (Jerry) Gregory (Melissa), Dawn (James), Kathleen, Roger "Pete" Michelle (D) Suzanne, Jacklyn, Emily (Preston), George, and Thomas.
He also adored his 13 Great-grandchildren; Jonathan, Megan, Andrew, Kimberly, Abigail, Ethan, Austen, Gabrielle, Connor, Logan, Sophia, Elizabeth, and Emmalinn.
He also took happiness from his niece Mary Ann Cox and his nephew Paul Lowery (Karen).
George was happiest when surrounded by his family. Through that, he shared with them the importance of love, kindness, integrity, hard work, and the value of family.
His fortitude of character and strength live on and help his family persevere. His family will carry on his charm, whit, good looks,good nature, and unbreakable will. He is a HERO to us All!
Funeral Services for Mr. Griffith will be held graveside at 11:45 A.M. at Love Cemetery Marion, Kentucky with Gilbert Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Graveside services for George W. Griffith of Romulus, Michigan, formerly of Tolu, KY are scheduled for 11:45 AM Tuesday at Love Cemetery.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY is in charge of arrangements.
The seventh child of Donakey-Moore union of families, raised on the Wallace Plantation in Crittenden County Kentucky with his siblings; Lois Rebecca Waymire (Roy), Guy Preston (Kathryn), Thomas Elbert, Mary Matilda "Maggie", Nellie Ann Lowery (Guy), Alice Elizabeth "Bib" Patterson (Robert), and James Pickard (Genevieve).
George lived and farmed with his family in Tolu, Kentucky until he and James moved to Detroit, Michigan in 1953 to work in the automotive industry. He worked for Ford Motor Company for 30 years retiring in 1983.
George married Esther Kathleen Lovelace (D) in Detroit, Michigan on May 5, 1956. Of that marriage Charles Preston, Rebecca Ann McGlone, James Thomas (D), Giles Frances (D), and Celia Elizabeth "Bunny" Rife were born.
They filled his life with the love and joy of 11 Grandchildren; Melissa (Jerry) Gregory (Melissa), Dawn (James), Kathleen, Roger "Pete" Michelle (D) Suzanne, Jacklyn, Emily (Preston), George, and Thomas.
He also adored his 13 Great-grandchildren; Jonathan, Megan, Andrew, Kimberly, Abigail, Ethan, Austen, Gabrielle, Connor, Logan, Sophia, Elizabeth, and Emmalinn.
He also took happiness from his niece Mary Ann Cox and his nephew Paul Lowery (Karen).
George was happiest when surrounded by his family. Through that, he shared with them the importance of love, kindness, integrity, hard work, and the value of family.
His fortitude of character and strength live on and help his family persevere. His family will carry on his charm, whit, good looks,good nature, and unbreakable will. He is a HERO to us All!
Funeral Services for Mr. Griffith will be held graveside at 11:45 A.M. at Love Cemetery Marion, Kentucky with Gilbert Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Graveside services for George W. Griffith of Romulus, Michigan, formerly of Tolu, KY are scheduled for 11:45 AM Tuesday at Love Cemetery.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY is in charge of arrangements.
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Tuesday, February 1, 2011
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