Obie E. Griffith, 85, of Willard went to be with the Lord on Saturday. He was born September 7, 1919 in Webbville a son of the late Obie H. and Celia Stuart Griffith. He was a member of the VFW, Willard American Legion, a WWII veteran, and a self-employed bricklayer. He was preceded in death by his wife Loretta Adams Griffith in 2003 and his twin sister Oda Harrison. His survivors include:
6 Sons:
Lowell and Patty Griffith Grayson
Gary Griffith Willard
Mike and “Nina” Griffith
Terry and “Brenda” Griffith
Brian and “Joanne” Griffith all of Grayson KY
Brett and “Beth” Griffith Catlettsburg KY
2 Daughters:
Carolyn and “Bill” Davis Robertsdale AL
La Donna and “Tucker” Thompson Willard KY
2 Brothers:
William R. Griffith Globe KY
Roy Griffith Elyria OH
1 Sister:
Martha Ellen Rucker Webbville
18 GC and 13 GGC
Funeral services will be Tuesday 2:00 p.m. at the Malone Funeral Home. Burial will be in the East Carter Co. Memory Gardens with graveside services by the East Carter Jr. ROTC. Friends may call Monday from 6-9 at the Malone Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.timeformemory.com/malone.
