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| Johnny Earl Griffith | |
| Funeral Date: | 2009-10-14 |
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| Viewing Times: | 5-9pm om Monday October 12th from the funeral home chapel and from 11am -1pm from Canton Baptist Temple in Canton Ohio |
| Funeral Time: | 1pm on Wednesday Oct 14 Canton Baptist Temple Canton, Ohio |
| Burial Location: | Sunset Hills Cemetery, Canton, Ohio |
| Obituary: | Mr. Johnny E. Griffith age 69 years a resident of Belington, WV departed from his earthly home to his heavenly home Friday morning October 9, 2009 11:23 am at his home. He had been in his usual health and death was unexpected. He was born July 16, 1940 at Canton, OH a son of the late Glen I. and Dora B (Lilly) Griffith. On February 9, 1963 he was united in marriage to the former Leolla K. Haney and resided in Massillon OH. until the passing of his beloved wife of 41 years. Mr. Griffith is survived by one daughter Lisa M. (Griffith) Koontz and husband Phillip of Belington and one grandson Cody A. Buckle of Belington. One niece Kathy Griffith of Henderson, NV, three sisters-in-law, four brothers-in-law all of Stark County, Ohio, eleven nieces, ten nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews also survive In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by one brother Paul A. Griffith, one brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law. Mr. Griffith was a graduate of Jackson High School class of 1959. After graduation he proudly served in the US Navy during Vietnam. After being honorably discharged he was employed by Dominion Gas Company from which he retired and was a member of The Greentown Ohio VFD. as an EMTA. Johnny had been a member of the Canton Baptist Temple until the passing of his wife when he moved to West Virginia to be with his daughter, son-in-law and grandson. He was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church and a proud member of the American Legion Post 96 Belington where he served as Chaplain until his passing. He was a Loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Friends will be received at the Talbott Funeral Home 210 Brandenburg St. in Belington from 5-9 pm on Monday October 12, 2009. Funeral Services will be conducted from the Canton Baptist Temple in Canton Ohio Wednesday October 14, 2009 at 1 pm with the Rev. David Harman officiating. Friends will be received from the Church from 1pm until the funeral hour. Interment will follow in the Sunset Hills Cemetery Veteran Section in Canton, Ohio where full military rites will be accorded. The Talbott Funeral Home in Belington and Reed Funeral Home in Canton, Ohio is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Johnny Earl Griffith. Condolences can be made to the family at www.talbottfuneralhome.com. The Talbott Funeral Home is an Exclusive Provider for Veterans & Family Memorial Care. |
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Janet Price [2009-10-11 23:23:25] Johnny was such a kind and gentle man. I will always remember his smile, his hugs, but most of all his love and devotion to God and family. I feel blessed to have known him. My deepest sympathy to Lisa, Phillip and Cody. He will be greatly missed. |
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Roger D Sparr [2009-10-11 14:18:53] My sympathy to daughter Lisa and her family. As cousins, Johnny and I experienced fond memories from young boys to adulthood. Those memories will be cherised. |
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