Sep 14, 1926 - Jun 2, 2015
To Jane and the entire family, we want to extend our sympathy in your loss of Jim. May he now enjoy his heavenly reward of heaven .
Richard and Patti Winders
June 08, 2015 | Hammond, IN
Diane, my deepest condolences to you the entire Griffith family.
Rose Stabolito
June 07, 2015 | Crown Point, IN
our prayers and sympathy to the Griffith family. Uncle Jim will always be remembered. with love
Scott Elkins
June 06, 2015 | Plymouth, IN
Many prayers are sent your way with lots of hugs and kisses. With deep and sincere sympathy.
The Arnold's Tom, Suzi, Ellie and Rachel
June 03, 2015 | Schererville, IN
May he f ly with the angels. May he rest in peace. Peace boogums as my Dad always said. We will always hold a special place in our hearts for you Uncle Jim, love forever.
Rich & Peggy Gross
June 03, 2015 | Hammond, IN
Our heart felt deepest sympathy. I will always smile when I remember Uncle Jim playing the banjo and singing to me, and always a jokester with a smile from ear to ear. He was/is a happy, funny, loving man. Peace be with you......and the family.
Cindy/CC Evanich
June 02, 2015 | Hammond, IN
May God comfort you all during your lose and may He bring great memories to you all.
Robert & Nita Applegate
June 02, 2015 | Chouteau, OK
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Dorothy Rahmoeller
June 02, 2015 | Lake Village, IN
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Dorothy Rahmoeller
June 02, 2015 | Lake Village, IN
James Franklin Griffith Sr., age 88 of Rensselaer passed away Tuesday, June 02, 2015. He was born on September 14, 1926 in Paris, Illinois to the late Hiram and Evelyn (nee Seible) Griffith. James was a longtime Northwest Indiana resident; he was a retired Crane Operator for Combustion Engineering. James proudly served his country in the United States Army Air Corp and was a lifetime American Legion Post 232 member.He is survived by his wife, Bertha Jane (nee Ragon) Griffith of Rensselaer, IN; ten children, Marie Annette Griffith of Rensselaer, Robert Edward (Cynthia) Griffith of Hammond, Diana Lynn (Richard) Deem of Hessville, James Franklin (Sallie) Griffith JR of Oklahoma, Randall Lee (Polly) Griffith of Portage, Margaret Kay (Leroy Wayne) McComas of Hammond, John Vincent (Ramona) Griffith of Goodland, Ronald Eugene (Stacey) Griffith of Calumet City , Kevin Harlen Wayne Griffith of Monticello and Tammy Jane (Chris) Hixson of Rensselaer; two brothers, Richard (Jan) Griffith and Ronald (Linda) Griffith; two sisters, Shirley (Leonard) Elkins and Betty (Richard) Black, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other loving family members and friends.James was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Margaret (Vincent) Kuzdrowski and Wanda (Ray) BeckerA visitation for James will be Monday, June 8, 2015 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. with a funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart. Burial will take place at Evergreen Memorial Park in Hobart. (219) 942-2109 or online at www.Reesfuneralhomes.com
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