E. Wayne Griffith

E. Wayne Griffith passed away on February 24, 2024, in Leesburg, Virginia. He was born on July 25, 1946, in Washington, DC., the son of the late Louise Bixler Griffith and Earle William Griffith. Wayne graduated from Mount Vernon High School, Alexandria, Virginia in 1964 and Virginia Tech in 1968. He earned a master's degree in school administration from Virginia Tech in 1976. He began his long career in education at Broad Run Annex, Leesburg, Virginia in 1964. When Broad Run High School opened, he taught math and French and coached golf and freshman basketball. He then became assistant principal at Loudoun Valley High School before becoming principal at Douglas Community School in Leesburg. In 1981 he returned to Broad Run High school as principal for seventeen years. When Potomac Falls High School opened in 1999, he was named its first principal. He remained at that position until his retirement in 2004. After his retirement he worked for Loudoun County Public Schools in the recruitment of new teachers. A lifetime lover of all sports, he coached his sons' little league and basketball teams. Going to Redskins games was a favorite pastime. But his favorite sport was golf. He played many courses in the area and in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina where he had a second home. Wayne was also an accomplished musician and singer. He played the piano, accordion, and 12-string guitar. While at Virginia Tech he was a member of the Virginia Tech Men's Glee Club. He often entertained at various family gatherings and was a fan favorite at karaoke. Joy and Wayne traveled the world. They enjoyed cruises and land excursions with family and Virginia Tech friends. When one trip ended another was being planned. Wayne's favorite overseas trip was to Scotland where he was able to play golf at St. Andrews and other Scottish Royal courses. He is survived by his wife of thirty-eight years, Joy Muse Griffith, and his four children: Ron (Christine), Diane Boyd (Warren), Mike, and Doug (Lila). He also leaves ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A sister, Ellie LeClaire of Corinth, Texas also survives. Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg, 201 Edwards Ferry Rd., NE., Leesburg, VA 20176. A Celebration of Wayne's life will be held on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 2:00 pm at St. James' Episcopal Church, 8 Cornwall Street NW., Leesburg, Virginia. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Loudoun Education Foundation 2100 Education Court Ashburn, VA 20148 Loudoun Hunger Relief 750 Miller Drive Suite 10 Leesburg, VA 20175 Loudoun County Agency on Aging Home-Delivered Meals Program 102 North Street NW Leesburg, VA 20176