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William Griffith Obituary
Memories and Condolences
for William Griffith
Sponsored by Carol Griffith Campbell, Daughter.
115 Entries
Lynda Sudduth
August 17, 2021
Can´t believe it´s been so many years since your passing. Still miss you every day. My life was better because of you & has changed completely since. I miss seeing you and working with you. Will never forget your kindness
Lynda Sudduth
December 31, 2019
Still miss you every single day. You were such a good boss and treated me so good for 20 years. More like a father than a boss. I'll always remember you with love in my heart.
Brian Duncan
August 23, 2019
I have very fond memories of having the privilege to play music with Bill at some gatherings. My Aunt and Uncle, Hodge and Kathy Skeldon, were friends of Bill and we had many gatherings in Decatur, AL and played music! Bill even flew us up to Ohio and I was fortunate to play and sing at one of the Christmas parties and at his house. Got to meet Tommy Allsup, Buddy Spicher, Hoot Hester, Mac Wiseman, Josh Graves, Tommy Cash and many of Bill's family and friends (Jim & Betty Brinks; Murfreesboro TN) It was one of the best periods of my life... so much fun.
I miss all the fun Bill. I'm sorry we lost touch. Thanks for the memories!
Jason Rivera, son-in-law of Bill Griffith R.I.P. 3-8-16
Chery Griffith Rivera
March 21, 2016
Chery ( Griffith ) Rivera
March 21, 2016
Dear Daddy, your son-in-law, "Sparky" aka Jason Rivera, came to be with the Lord on March 8, 2016. Please welcome him, you can play guitars together again. Christina & I are so sad because we were such a close family. Please guide us Lord, as we feel so lost here without him.
Your daughter, Chery
Lynda Sudduth
January 3, 2016
Missing you especially during these holidays. You always made Christmas special for all of us. Some great parties with your 'bluegrass' friends. I cherish every day I knew you, worked with you, and so grateful God had us meet. A purpose in everything! Part of my heart you took with you will remain empty, but cherish all my memories. Missing you then..missing you now!
Lynda Sudduth
November 13, 2015
Just thinking of you. Today is my deceased birth father's birthday. After he passed, loved you like a father, so have to think of ...and miss you both so much!!
Lynda Sudduth
August 18, 2015
Some days still can't believe you're gone. Certainly doesn't seem 11 years!! Will carry memories of your kindness, not just to me, but to others...the rest of my life. Loved you then, love you now, love you always.
August 17, 2015
11years Daddy. Love you, Carol
Cheryl Rivera
August 17, 2015
11 years now Dad - since you left this earth - still sad to think of this day, August 17th. It comes around way too fast. Now I also will think of the day my brother passed away, William
Malone Griffith II :(. Love, Chery
Lynda Sudduth
July 11, 2015
Absolutely sad news to hear about Bill Jr. I lost my only brother too 6 years ago with complications from diabetes. Too young, but God had different plans for him. Life does go on, but when we lose someone we love seems a bit of us goes with them and we are never whole again. Memories are precious and ours to keep forever.
Bill, on his Harley Sportster
Cheryl Rivera
July 9, 2015
Your son, William Malone Griffith II, left this earth on April 6th, 2015 after a year's battle with diabetes. He is with you now Daddy......
Lynda Sudduth
March 30, 2015
There is not a single day that passes that I don't think of you and miss you. Some days just too much! My heart forever full of love for you.
Chery Griffith-Rivera
January 31, 2015
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY, 1-31-15 DADDY !
Cheryl Griffith - Rivera
January 31, 2015
Happy Birthday Daddy - still miss you every day. Today is your grandson's birthday too - wish he could have met you :( Reminders of you are everywhere around me .....Love, Chery
Cheryl Griffith- Rivera
August 17, 2014
Ten Years today, I light a candle for my father. 1/31/24 - 8/17/04
R.I.P. Daddy
Cheryl Griffith- Rivera
August 17, 2014
TEN years ago today we lost our Daddy. I can't believe I'm writing this now as my brother is in the hospital :( Please watch over us Daddy & help us get through this most difficult time right now. So many are suffering, except for you. We know for SURE that you are in a wonderful place ! Love, your daughter - Chery & Family
Carol Griffith-Campbell
December 25, 2013
Merry Christmas Dad, the clock says 1:17 am. It is your favorite time of the year. How we all miss you! Sing some Carols in Heaven Daddy, I love and miss you.
Lynda Sudduth
August 19, 2012
August - a horrible time to remember...losing you - but it's also the birth month of my daughter, Traci.
So still a reason to celebrate. Celebrate your life and hers!!
Love you both so much....but missing you still. Can't believe it's been so many years and seems like yesterday.
Blessings to your family and hope there is a lot of healing going on.
Much love as always and forever.
Lynda
Cheryl Rivera
August 17, 2012
August 17th, 2004. - The day I lost my Daddy, eight years ago today. Please watch over my son Daddy because he had cancer too :( You never got to meet him, but I found him 3 years ago, 40 years after I gave him up for adoption. He was your first grandson......watch over him for me. Always loving & missing you......
Chery Rivera
August 17, 2012
8 years today, my Daddy passed away from cancer. Today, August 17th, 2012 is World Cancer Day, how ironic. I will try and tell everyone I care about how to prevent the kind of cancer my father had. My first music teacher - my Daddy ...... I love you !
Lynda Sudduth
June 19, 2012
Father's Day was difficult....thought of my birth father and of course you, Bill - my 'other' father. Miss you both with my whole heart. Life just isn't the same without you. Think of you, remember you, each and every day of my life. Such a wonderful loving giving man - will never meet anyone like you again and so fortunate to have known you all these years....
so fortunate.
My love always,
Lynda
Chery Griffith-Rivera
June 18, 2012
Dear Daddy in Heaven;
I thought of you today and wished you were here so I could spend Father's Day 2012 with you :(
I never knew I could miss someone sooo much !
Your loving daughter, Chery.....
Lynda Sudduth
February 17, 2012
Missing you just as much today as the day we lost you....my life is just not the same....you meant so much to me and that spot remains empty.
Love you always and forever.
Lynda
Carol Griffith-Campbell
August 20, 2011
Dad, another year has gone by without you. You are with your sisters now,all together. Uncle Stan just left us to join the Angels in Heaven, and Teta of course. Love, Carol
Chery Griffith-Rivera
August 17, 2011
Well Daddy, its been 7 lonely years without you :( 8-17-11
Today I remember the last time I saw your face in the hospital....We are still plugging along without you, we have no choice but to do so. I feel your strength inside of me and that keeps me going, your fervor for making things happen in life.
I was blessed to have you around as long as I did, especially when I was young. I hope you are enjoying where you are now, its so much more peaceful than where we are !
Always Loving My Daddy.....Chery
Pamela Werling
June 21, 2011
Dearest Dad,
It's a few days past Father's Day but I've been thinking about you B4 & after a lot, how I & all our family loved you. You would be very happy with all that Chris, Todd, & Keith are doing, what they have made of their lives. I know you were so glad to see us when we visited you - & you knew that the boys had to make sacrifices just to get down there to see you, since their lives were busy, just like yours. I loved it when we all came - when we were there eating our McDonald's sandwiches, or the "country ham you so loved." I'm sure you've met Jeanne by now - how I miss her praying for me. Please give her a hug for me.
Your daughter, Pam
Carol Griffith-Campbell
June 20, 2011
Hi Dad, here it is one hr. past Father's Day, you've been in my heart today. It is still so hard going past all the cards in the Father's day isle and how I used to stand there reading them to find just the right one to send you. I know each day in Heaven your enjoying all your heart desires. Play all your old songs with The Good Old Boys Dad. I love you! Always in my thoughts and heart, Carol
Chery Griffith Rivera
February 5, 2011
Dear Daddy in Heaven,
I spent your birthday with your grandson because he was born on your birthday, Jan 31st.! I know you are looking down on us, you can see what a wonderful man he has turned out to be, smart like you and musical like us!
Keep singing and playing your music up there....
Love, Your daughter, Chery
Len Gray
February 1, 2011
Happy Birthday to the Grandfather I am just becoming to know....You have molded a beautiful world around you...It is truly a blessing to be able to see and hear about all the wonderful and amazing things you have accomplished. I admire everyone in the beautiful family you have created. It is a good feeling to be welcomed by them.
January 3, 2011
You would love to see your grandchildren now! Remember when you saw Easton's sonogram before he was born? How you told me all about it, that Chris & Kristi had been to your house & shown you them? You enjoyed the sonograms & I KNOW you would have loved sweet Camella who's now 3 1/2 & Zakary who's 5 & funny & has some of your wit. Easton loves to play also & loves to play w/his cousin. They took such darling pictures & I'm thinking you can see them. Of course "the boys" (as you called them) are all doing well & are into new things. Roger says they take after me in that respect ha ha. Well, TTYL - in heaven if not before.
Love, Pam
Carol Campbell
January 2, 2011
Christmas 2010, your favorite time of the year Dad, I did not forget to play Silver Bells for you on the piano. 2011 Brings another year, New Year I Love and Miss you Daddy, years may come and go, you will always be in my heart. Love, Carol
Cheryl Griffith-Rivera
November 25, 2010
This Thanksgiving 2010 I used my Daddy's dinnerware for the first time, that was given to me. It was a special day to use them, I even set a plate for my son although he lives in Texas:(
I love you Daddy !! .........Chery
Chery Griffith Rivera
October 29, 2010
Daddy's grandson, Len, is so much like him...he laughs like him, walks like him and even plays guitar like him!
I am so lucky to have found my son, he brings a part of my Daddy back to me :))
Carol Griffith Campbell
September 1, 2010
Daddy; August 17, 2010, 6 yrs. without you did not go by without you in my thoughts because you are in my thoughts each and every day. I know your having good times in Heaven Dad. Love, Carol
Chery Griffith Rivera
September 1, 2010
Daddy;
On August 17th of this year, I was able to spend special time with your first grandson. He was here in Ohio while we were talking about you. He laughs like you, has your green eyes, arms, legs and even your feet! He plays guitar like you and laughs like you....
I am blessed to have a special part of you returned to me after all of these years.....Thank God for giving this to me and my daughter, your grandson, my son.
August 16, 2010
Hello again Dad,
Can't believe it's been 6 yrs! Thinking of the love we shared but realizing you're in the greatest of Love now. THANK YOU for the time we spent together - talking on the phone & times in person (not near enough though). Now I'm getting to know your lovely family a bit as well. I heard you speak of the love you had for each of them - for Catherine, C,B,C,C, & A. I saw how they loved you - & how you loved them. I saw how they were fans of yours too, like I certainly was. I heard the fondness in your voice for them many years before I met them. You told me of their many talents. Then when I met them & saw you & your wife - I knew right away where they got their good looks :) I have special pictures of family (of YOUR family) in a special place - just like you did, in your desk drawer in your Lex office.
Soon I'll start my Bible study; I know you'd be in favor of that because I saw the bible studies you were doing at your home. You told me that the gospels were the most important of the Bible. One reason I'm in BSF is to KNOW that I'm going to heaven more. Yes, I know (by faith) but many times don't have the 100% "feeling" that I'm going. But your homegoing helped as well as knowing that your immediate family are christians. Daddy (maybe 1st time I've called you that), they are an encouragement to me! I know that you love them so - & even do more now, surrounded by that sea of Love you're in.
Until later,
Love, Pamela
Chris Werling
June 25, 2010
Grandpa, Thank you for all of the great visits and McDonald's biscuits! We enjoyed the time!
Pamela Werling
June 20, 2010
Happy Father's Day to a very special father. THANK YOU for every thing you gave me - & our family. I've never been cared for like the yrs. I knew you. Glad you're in a place where there is only Love. And that means your music! Your instruments (your fav mandolin, guitar, & others). Thank you for the duets we sang & for singing & playing for me & our family. Wish you could tell me about the beautiful heavenly choirs which rival the Welsh choirs you told me about. Yes, I'm sad you left before I could know you more, but I'm looking forward to knowing you for all eternity - in that heavenly City. I want to help you with your antique car again, like that time in your Lex garage...I'm sure you're more handsome than ever.
Love, your daugher Pam (Pamela as you occasionally called me :)
Carol Griffith-Campbell
June 20, 2010
Dad, Father's Day today, thinking of you, my telephone call wishing you Happy Father's Day! Your voice at the other end of the phone. I can still hear you, I haven't forgotten the sound of your voice. I'm glad you are in a better place, not hurting, completely healed and happy. Your friend Jim went a week ago today. I hope you met him when he got there. You can get part of your band back together. All my love Daddy on Father's day in heaven with our Heavenly Father. Love, Carol
Carol Griffith-Campbell
January 10, 2010
Dad, I miss you more and more each day, year after year, I know you are happier in heaven with the Lord and I am glad you are healed and at peace. I will always remember how much you loved Christmas and Silver Bells.
I love you. Your daughter, Carol
Lynda Sudduth
December 23, 2009
It's almost Christmas and I know you must be celebrating in Heaven with our Lord....BUT still missing you here with us. What can I say except what I've said so many times before? Just still thinking of you and loving you and miss you so very much....as so many of your family, friends and acquaintances. You touched so many lives that we can never forget, so you live on in my heart - our hearts - each and every day.
Merry Christmas!
I love you - then, now and always.
Lynda
Lynda Sudduth
August 19, 2009
Can't believe it's been five whole years since you left us - seems like yesterday and then again seems forever!! The forever part will be how long I will cherish all the years of working with you and knowing you and loving you. SO miss you each and every day, your voice, your laughter, just seeing you walk into the office.
You made such a difference in so many people's lives and you will live forever in our hearts!
Always,
Lynda
Carol Campbell
August 18, 2009
Daddy, it was 5 years yesterday since you left us. There has not been one day that has gone by without a thought of you. August 17th marks another year gone by, the other 364...are daily reminders of you. I will never forget who you were, what you did, who you helped, and how much we all loved you.
Love, Carol
August 18, 2009
Daddy, I thought of you all day today on this anniversary of 5 years. This was a very sad day for me, a lot going on in my life with my son. I wish you were here to comfort me, I miss you so much. Please watch over me from where you are and know how much I love you...
Your daughter, Chery
Chery Griffith Rivera
June 22, 2009
Daddy, I always think about you, not just on Father's Day but always... I've been telling your grandson lots of stories and memories about you!
Carol Griffith-Campbell
June 21, 2009
Happy Father's Day Daddy up in Heaven. I miss you every day. Love, Carol
Lynda Sudduth
June 19, 2009
Here we are again....it's almost Father's Day. Missing you as much as ever, and remembering you with much love and thanks for all you did for me and my family for the years we knew each other. You will never be forgotten or missed!
All my love, then, now, and always.
Lynda Sudduth
Lynda Sudduth
February 2, 2009
Could never forget your birthday - can never forget you!! Miss you in this life - but looking forward to seeing you again someday...
All my love yesterday,today,tomorrow - always!
Cheryl Griffith-Rivera
February 1, 2009
Today Daddy, if you were still alive
You would of celebrated 85.
Tho I'm sitting here fighting back the tears;
I'm so lucky to have had you for all those years....
Carol Griffith-Campbell
January 31, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY!!!!!YEARS GO BY, BUT YOU ARE NEVER FAR FROM MY HEART. HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN I LOVE YOU.
Chery Griffith Rivera
December 28, 2008
Daddy, I thought of you and how you loved Christmas, that's what kept me going this year....Five Christmas's without you here and we still miss you every day....
Carol Griffith-Campbell
December 26, 2008
Daddy, Christmas Time this year, I played Silver Bells for you on the piano and remembered how much you loved Christmas and how much I love and miss you. Heaven must be wonderful, I know your happy there. love, Carol
Lynda Sudduth
December 24, 2008
Just couldn't let Christmas go by without letting you know that you are on my mind and in my heart. I know you're flying with the angels and this world is nothing to you anymore - but I miss you so much.
Never a day goes by that you aren't in my thoughts. You left many of us behind that have empty spots in our hearts now. NOW it's CHRIST-mas!
Lynda Sudduth
September 2, 2008
Every day feels like August 17th....you're still not here!!! At least not physically, but always in my heart and on my mind. Miss you so very much. You made such a huge difference in my life and things just don't feel right without you every day. May you be flying with the angels as someday I hope to be!!!
CHERYL GRIFFITH - RIVERA
August 18, 2008
I SPENT THE DAY THINKING OF YOU & PLAYING YOUR MANDOLIN DADDY....HOPE YOU'RE PLAYING MUSIC IN HEAVEN. I REALLY MISS YOU SO MUCH EVERY DAY, I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU'VE BEEN GONE 4 YEARS NOW.
CAROL GRIFFITH-CAMPBELL
August 17, 2008
TODAY, IT'S BEEN FOUR YEARS DADDY, I MISS YOU. I KNOW YOUR HAVING A GREAT TIME UP IN HEAVEN. MISS YOU, LOVE, CAROL
Carol Griffith-Campbell
January 31, 2008
Happy Birthday Daddy!!!! Your light still shines in your office @ Ohio Kentucky Oil, Lexington and Canton. We all miss you and know you are watching over all of us.
Cheryl Rivera
January 31, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY!
Hope you & your friends are having a great time up there playing music.... I wish you were here right now to give me guidance.
I think of you every day, especially today on your birthday.....Chery
Lynda Sudduth
January 31, 2008
Happy Happy Birthday, Chief!!
I know you are celebrating with Lord today...missing you like crazy and you are forever in my heart...yesterday, today, tomorrow, always!!
(A candle lit here just for you today!)
Lynda Sudduth
December 26, 2007
It's Christmas and you are especially on my mind at this time of year. Sure do miss you - not only today but every day. I know this was a favorite time of the year for you and you made it special for all of us always. Holidays can be especially difficult and heart wrenching, but the strength now comes in knowing you are in heaven and we will join you someday soon. You are now an angel and I feel your presence.
Selfishly, wish I could see your face and have a big hug! Sending all my love to you - then, now and always & forever!
Lynda Sudduth
August 23, 2007
It's hard to believe it's been 3 years, seems like yesterday, but also feels like years. Sure do miss you for many reasons. Each day think of you and feel you still with me through everything. Miss your goodness, your kindness, your sense of humor..your laugh.
Know that you are in a much better place than this...can't wait until I see you again!! Much love always and forever.
Cheryl Rivera
August 17, 2007
I've been thinking about my Dad all week and today...I really need him & miss him. I long to hear his voice on the phone, I can't believe I've gotten through 3 years without him. Always with me & in my heart Daddy....
Chery
Carol Griffith-Campbell
August 17, 2007
August 17th, another year has gone by, 3 years today Dad since you went home for Suppertime. Miss you always. Love, your daughter.
Cheryl Griffith-Rivera
June 17, 2007
You ALWAYS wanted the best for your kids, you always showed you cared. I will forever remember that...
My Daddy is in Heaven, but I miss him especially today on Father's Day, and so does everyone in my family....
Carol Griffith-Campbell
June 17, 2007
It's Father's Day Daddy, I walked past the cards and couldn't buy you one but your always in my heart. Happy Father's Day, I miss you, Love Carol
Lynda Sudduth
June 15, 2007
It's Father's Day weekend and how could I possibly not think of you? You were like a father to me - I loved you very much and you are in my thoughts each and every day. Miss you so much and know that many others do as well. You left such wonderful memories and will live on in my heart forever!
Cheryl- Griffith-Rivera
January 31, 2007
We'll never forget the day you were born Daddy....We'll always remember your love for us, we sing "Happy Birthday To You" on January 31st today....You cared so much about everyone, we were blessed!
Love, Chery, Jason & Christina
CAROL GRIFFITH-CAMPBELL
January 31, 2007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY IN HEAVEN, YOUR REMEMBERED TODAY AND EVERY DAY. KEEP WATCHING OVER US, LOVE CAROL JANUARY 31, 2007
Dereck Ornatowski
September 17, 2006
Bill was a real true friend! I will miss him dearly. I still remember the stories he told of his many adventures and of coarse the great fishing tales.
Bill you were a true angel sent to earth to help others and will nver be forgotten!
Your Friend in Canada Dereck
Rachel Livengood
August 18, 2006
Grandpa,
I know you're in heaven watching over all of us right now. Please help us to stay strong. You're missed deeply for being the soul you still are.
Love you,
Rachel
Carol Griffith-Campbell
August 17, 2006
"TWO YEARS"
AUGUST 17, 2006
DAD, YOU’VE BEEN GONE TWO YEARS,
SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY
WHEN I HELD YOUR HAND
AND YOU SLIPPED AWAY.
THOUGH IT’S BEEN TWO YEARS
I’VE CRIED LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY
THOUGH IT’S BEEN TWO YEARS
THE HURT IS STILL HERE
THOUGH IT’S BEEN TWO YEARS
IT’S NOT COVERED UP A LITTLE
NOT EVEN JUST A BIT
NO ONE CAN EVER TAKE YOU PLACE
NOT EVER, IN OUR HEARTS.
DAD, YOU LEFT AN UNIMAGINALBE VOID.
YOUR KINDNESS IS MISSED BY ALL OF US
I TOLD YOU I’D BE STRONG, BUT IT’S NOT EASY
NOT WITHOUT YOU, 730 DAYS, TWO YEARS*
-CAROL-
Cheryl Griffith-Rivera
August 17, 2006
Today's the day my Daddy left,
He passed & he went home.
He's with his Mom & others,
He'll never be alone.
He's left us here on Earth for now,
He's watching from above.
Today & every day we miss him,
But know - that we were loved....
Lynda Sudduth
August 17, 2006
It's August 17th, 2006. I can't believe you've been gone from us for two years....sometimes it feels like forever! I miss you as much today as the day you went to see the Lord our Savior. Guess you might be glad that I'm still with OKOC, although sometimes I wonder why. Your picture is with me always...some displayed in my office so everyone that visits sees YOU! Sure wish I could...maybe it won't be that long before I can..who knows? Missing you the very MOST....and sending you all my love...as always and forever....You are not forgotten...not for one second!
Bill In His Younger Days....Handsome Guy!
February 8, 2006
David Belding
February 4, 2006
Bill Griffith was the turning point in my life. When I met him I was 12 years old. One day 15 years ago he gave me a chance to prove myself in an industry that has been very good to me, He gave me a chance when no one else would have. Bill and I had a very special relationship; he is like a father to me. Not a day that goes by that I don¡¦t think of him. I¡¦m sure he is watching down on all of us daily. Bill was an optimist. Nothing ever brought him down. He could see the positive in any bad situation, and I wish I could have more of that in my life. He always said ¡§David you worry too much¡¨. Looking back I know he was right ƒº I have never met his equal in life and I miss him dearly.
Happy Birthday Chief
David Meredith Belding
Johnnie Y Spaulding
February 2, 2006
I've known very few people with the vision that Bill had. The ability to read a persons needs, wants and desires. I'm thankful that Bill was able to see beyond my faults to enable me to become a part of his life and business. One of the most remarkable aspects of Bill's vision is that I'm still learning from that which he taught me to see, how to search and approach his vision of his life and company.
I'm glad to have been Bill's friend and will always be thankful for the time that we had together in achieveing his (and now my) dream. Have fun being with Jesus buddy. I will see you again someday.
Your Frend,
Johnnie
Annette Simpson
February 2, 2006
Bill, I wanted to wish you Happy Birthday and to let you know that I think about all the good things that you have done for me. I miss you dearly and hope to see you one day in Heaven. Keep playing that fiddle. I am learning to play the madolin. I hope to play with you one day. Love you always, Annette
Carol Campbell
February 1, 2006
Daddy, Yesterday was your birthday, it was always a special day. Happy Birthday up in Heaven, no worries there. I miss you, Love, Carol
Happy Birthday Daddy!
January 31, 2006
Cheryl Griffith-Rivera
January 31, 2006
Happy Birthday Daddy!
January 31st is a day to remember!
Chery Griffith Rivera
December 25, 2005
I remember Christmastime with Daddy, playing music and opening the presents. When we were little he put a train around the tree and he loved to make it go around for us. He loved Christmas and showed it to all of us, thank you Daddy for all of the good times...."Silver Bells" to you! Chery
Merry Christmas Daddy!
December 24, 2005
December 23, 2005
Christmas is the most special time of the year - but everyone needs to remember that it's not the gifts you give or receive, but to remember that this is Christ's birthday and we should all be celebrating JUST THAT! Can't even put into words how much you are missed and wish you were still here to enjoy this holiday (and every holiday) with us. You are alive in my heart and always will be. What a wonderful loving person you were. Miss you SO much.
Christina Rivera
September 14, 2005
Thank you for being the only grandpa I ever had. I will really miss you calling me on the phone and singing with me while I played some roll pickin' for you on the guitar. You pushed me to do the unthinkable. I love you so much and hope I'll see you again someday.
Lynda Sudduth
September 13, 2005
August 17th was a difficult day for those you left behind on your new 'journey'. Unbelievable it's been a whole year! But you are still right here with me - no one could ever take your place. Too many years, too many good memories. You have been such a great influence in my life and I miss you more than words can say!
Looking forward to having real peace someday in heaven myself.
Talk to you later! 'your best girl'
Barb (Bates) Flagg
September 12, 2005
Your daughter, Chery, is my very best friend - just like a sister. Thank you for instilling kindness and values in her for others to enjoy!
Bill Griffith, you'll live in our hearts forever!
September 12, 2005
Steve Mahan
September 10, 2005
Bill, it doesn't seem possible that you've been gone for over a year. We still miss you so much. It seems like only yesterday we were side by side at the track trying to handicap the horses. You'd be appalled, if you were here, at some of the things in the world today. But you're in a happier place, playing your fiddle. Play one for me, Bill. Your friend in life and death, Steve and Pat
Cheryl Griffith Rivera
September 9, 2005
A whole year has passed since you left us Daddy, but your picture is always there in front of me. I look at your smile and hear you say those words you always used to say to us: " EVERYTHING WILL BE OK".... That is what keeps me going....
Carol Campbell
September 7, 2005
Dad, I year, August 17, 2005, I miss you dearly. Love, Carol
Cheryl Griffith Rivera
August 27, 2004
Dearest Father,
I had the wonderful experience of spending time with you as a little girl and watching you bring home all the musical instruments. We played music together as a family, you were my very first music teacher! I was blessed with your musical genes and chose that path for my career, you always supported that. When I married Jason aka "Sparky", you encouraged us both in our musical profession. I will carry on your music legacy as long as I live and pass it on to my daughter to continue after myself. You will always be with me in spirit, I know you are waiting for us all in Heaven....
Christopher Campbell
August 27, 2004
I'm really gonna miss you making me sing "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" for you during Christmas time, but, at the same time, I know that now you'll be watching/hearing everything I sing.
Carol Griffith-Campbell
August 25, 2004
Dad, I miss your voice, your words of encouragement, you were always there to make the right decision. We're going forward with your legacy, you will always be in our hearts and minds forever. Love, your daughter, Carol
Lou Burns
August 22, 2004
Whenever I hear a bluegrass tune, I think of Bill and his famous jam session parties. It was a pleasure knowing Bill and doing business with him. Thanks for the memories, Bill.
David Miller
August 20, 2004
Thanks for all you taught me and have done for me. You will be truly missed.
Erin Stevens
August 20, 2004
Bill was always wonderful to me. The nicest, kindest, most straight-foreward person I've met so far.
Bill, you will be missed. Thank you for everything.
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