Photo courtesy of Becker Funeral Home, Inc. - Clermont
Clermont, Florida
Nov 29, 1943 – Nov 29, 2020 (Age 77)
John David Griffith, 77, of Clermont, Florida passed away peacefully on his birthday November 29, 2020.
Born in 1943 to John and Faye (Kinkade) Griffith in Moline, Illinois, John David proudly served in the United States Army from 1966-1972. He earned several medals for his brave service.
John David retired in 1994 from John Deere working as a supervisor in the cylinder division.
He enjoyed baseball and football rooting on the Cubs and Packers. He loved to golf, fish, play cards and read.
John David is survived by his wife of 39 years Rebecca A. (Lee) Griffith, daughter and son-in-law Jessica and Shawn Schwass, Sister-in-law and brother-in-law; Lori Brems and Jeffrey "Buckey" Brems, grandchildren; Lilly, Kaidance and Dylan; sisters Darlene (Jim) Rice and Dusty (Rich) Zei; and his special niece Stacey Terry.
John David is preceded in death by his parents, sister Diana Wachtor and his honorary son Richard Machu.
A very special man God put on this Earth was welcomed back home. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, brother-in-law, and friend. The lessons and memories will carry on forever in the lives of those he touched.
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So very sorry Becky to hear of Johns passing. Thoughts and Prayers for you and your family.
Bonnie J Gibbs
December 17, 2020
Sorry for your lost Sam and Jessica. He was a Great Friend. We will all miss him
Don Gilles
December 17, 2020
Jeff, Kevin and I are deeply sorry for your loss Becky. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Lisa Lee Williams
December 05, 2020
David lived with us in LaMirada when I was a kid while he went to college in the area. I have, even though it's been way too many years since I was able to spend time with him, thought of him as a big brother rather than a cousin. I guess you could say he left an impression on a little girls mind and life that will last forever. Decades later David and I spent time talking about our family genealogy and he helped me continue studying where and who was "family" decades before. My prayers...
Renee Walters
December 03, 2020 | ID | Family
When I first went to work at Showstoppers Video in 1988 I was scheduled to work Fridays with John. We had so much fun and had a chance to really get to know one another. That friendship lasted more than 30 years. John was a wonderful father & loving husband , I will always cherish the time we spent together working , playing cards & sharing holidays. Rest In Peace dear friend, you will be dearly miss by all that knew you.
Valerie Hesse
December 03, 2020 | Moline, IL | Friend
With sincerest sympathy to you Becky and families.
Bill and Cindy Minard
December 03, 2020 | Colona, IL | Friend
Praying for you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
Linda and Larry McCoy
December 03, 2020 | Clermont, FL
I'm so sorry.... Praying for you all
Helen Mckinney
December 02, 2020 | Baxter Springs, KS | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joyce Barr
December 02, 2020 | Clermont, FL | Friend
