GENE LEVON GRIFFITH Sr.

GENE GRIFFITH Obituary

Gene "Pappy" Levon Griffith Sr., 69, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 1, 2011. He passed away peacefully at home after a short battle with lung cancer. Gene was born on July 8, 1941 to Raymond and Hester Griffith in Memphis, TN. He was a devoted father and grandfather with a passion for God, Country, family and fishing. He was a man of his word, he was fiercely loyal and generous to a fault. He welcomed many into his home and touched many lives. He honorably served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in New York and Germany. He worked in the telecommunications business for 47 years. Preceded in death by his wife, Janis Griffith; parents, Raymond and Hester Griffith; brothers, Glenn, Donald and Ronald Griffith; sister, Ann Latham. Survived by: son, Gene Griffith Jr and wife Carlita of Fort Worth, TX; Daughter, Lisa Griffith and husband Scott Alexander of Hurst, TX; grandchildren, Amber Griffith, Brandon Thomas, Sierra Alexander, Jordan Fuller, Brianna Fuller and many other family and friends. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday April 9 at Forest Hill South in Memphis, TN. Visitation: Friday 5-8 p.m. Burial will be in Forest Hill South Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Wounded Warriors Project. Forest Hill South Funeral Home 901-346-3250

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Apr. 6, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for GENE GRIFFITH

15 Entries

Rusty Cagle

April 25, 2011

I will miss you Pappy. I just heard of your passing and You taught me some great things in the phone business most of all patience, take your time, and do it right the first time. God will take care of you now. As Larry said the world has lost a great man.

Rusty Cagle

April 25, 2011

The world has lost another great,loving, caring man. Our deepest sympathey.
Larry and Sue Lawson

John Shreve

April 9, 2011

I am sorry to hear of the loss of Gene. I worked with him for several years in the 1980s and he was one of the finest people I have known.

John McDonald

April 9, 2011

I am very sorry to hear that we've all lost such a fine person. Gene was one of the really good guys in this world.

Hick Ewing Jr.

April 8, 2011

I was sad to hear of Gene's passing. I thank God for every remembrance of my Whitehaven High school football teammate. He was a tough blocking back. Our fellow teammate and friend Sam Guthrie passed away about 3 weeks before Gene. We have lost 2 of our stalwarts. May the God of all comfort be with you during this time. Thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Cor. 15:57.

Roger Howeth

April 8, 2011

Our deepest sympathy.

Peggie Adams

April 8, 2011

I was so devastated to hear the news about Gene. He has to be the kindest person I know. He definitely was one of a kind. I worked with him for many years at SRX and ate lunch with him quite often. He was an awesome cook!He will be GREATLY missed by all.

April 7, 2011

Gene and Carlita and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your father and father in law and pappy. He will be missed. My thougths and prayers are with you all. Love you , Shelly Greene

Jim Young

April 7, 2011

I worked with Gene at SRX/Teltronics for a lot of years. I wish I could have worked many more years with him. He was my favorite person to work with in Field Service. He was a valued employee and co-worker. He cared a lot about the customers that he supported and we worked hand in hand on many occations to solve the customer's problems. I have never worked with a man more dependable than Gene. He loved his family and spoke of them all the time. My prayers and thoughts are with your family.

Mona Parthun

April 7, 2011

I was so saddened to hear of Gene's passing. I loved this man to pieces. I worked with him for many years at SRX/Teltronics. He definitely was one of the most generous individuals I have ever known. I remember his laughter and the stories he'd share about his family. I will cherish those memories forever. God bless all of the Griffith family; prayers are being said for each of you.

Rosita Merritt

April 6, 2011

Lee and I will miss visiting with Gene when we come to Texas to visit our daughter. He was such a sweet person and funny. We visited with him this last Christmas, lots of laughter and sharing,a great memory. My prayers go out to Gene's family.

Jim Cohea (class of '59)

April 6, 2011

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Bonnie B. Barrasso

April 6, 2011

Without a doubt the kindest, nicest man ever...he will be greatly missed. My prayers to his family. Bonnie B. [class of '59]

Tom Miles

April 6, 2011

I worked with Gene for many years at SRX/Teltronics. He was a great guy and very competent coworker. I really enjoyed knowing him. I got to see him with his grandson on a couple of occasions when he brought Brandon with him to work. You could immediately tell the joy he took in grandparenting. My prayers are with your family at this time of loss. God bless.

April 6, 2011

Sending thoughts and prayers to the
family of Gene Griffith. He was a good
man. I loved him. Marilyn (Class of 1959)

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