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Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Larry and Ivy McCollum
Ivy McCollum
February 25, 2014 | Londonderry, OH
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Rev. Jerry R. Griffith Sr.
Feb 29, 1916 - Feb 16, 2014
Guest Book
May God's grace give you the peace as you walk the valley of mourning. I remember his patience at the bank and how he took time to let you know that he cared. Judy Sowers
February 21, 2014
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I remember your father from the bank, where he worked with my mother, Alice Ogle. He was always friendly and remembered my name which was a big deal to a little kid. Allie Blackburn, Linda Russ's sister
February 20, 2014
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So sorry for your loss! Jerry was a good man!
Jerry&Susie Campbell
February 20, 2014 | Wilkesville, OH
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teresa lawhead
February 19, 2014
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Brenda, I am so sorry for you loss. I won't be able to be there but will keep you in my prayers. I remember my time while staying in Ohio and how good Uncle Jerry and Aunt Ella was to.
Joy Lafferty Slone
February 19, 2014 | Easterm, KY
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Our Prayers are with You all !!
Carl & Helen Jones
February 19, 2014 | Wellston, OH
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Thank you Lord for a man like Jerry who led my father to Jesus back in the early 40s who instructed me in the ways of Christ. We will miss you Jerry, but Wow!!! That first day in heaven.
Ed Burley
February 18, 2014
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Remembered By
Barbara Walker
February 18, 2014 | Wellston, OH
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Obituary
Rev. Jerry's Obituary
Rev. Jerry R. Griffith Sr., 97, of McArthur, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Maple Hills Nursing Home in McArthur. He was born February 29, 1916 in Lackey, Kentucky, son of the late Grover Cleveland and Martha Ann Campbell Griffith. Rev. Griffith was married to the late Ella Venus Lafferty Griffith.He retired from Vinton County National Bank and was a founding member of the McArthur Free Will Baptist Church. Rev. Griffith was a member of the United States Coast Guard Reserve during WWII. He graduated from Caney College in Pippa Passes, Kentucky, attended the University of Kentucky and also attended Ohio University School of Banking.He is survived by his son, Jerry R. Griffith Jr. of McArthur; daughter, Brenda C. (Rev. Jim) Henderson of McArthur; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Kendra) Griffith, Jeri Ann Trainer, Richie (Erin) Griffith, Joe (Angie) Griffith, Jimmy (Daphne) Henderson and Joy Henderson; sixteen great grandchildren; two great great grandchild and a brother, Edward Griffith of Monticello, Indiana.In addition to his parents and wife, Rev. Griffith was preceded in death several brothers and sisters.Funeral services will be held 11 A.M., Thursday, February 20, 2014 in the McArthur Free Will Baptist Church, 408 W. Main St., McArthur, with Rev. Jim Henderson and Rev. Jerry R. Griffith Jr. officiating. Interment will be in Elk Cemetery, McArthur. Friends may call at the McArthur Free Will Baptist Church on Wednesday, from 5-8 P.M. and on Thursday, one hour prior to the service at the church.Arrangements are by Garrett-Cardaras Funeral Home, 201 W. High St., McArthur.Please sign his online guestbook at www.cardaras.com
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