Bryan Douglas Griffith

1963 - 2023

Bryan Douglas Griffith, 60, died suddenly on June 18, 2023, Father's Day, from injuries sustained from an automobile accident. Born April 30, 1963, at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, he was the son of Sharon (Tracey) Holtz. He was the fiancé of Stacey Whalen Kyker, and they were to be married September 9, 2023. Bryan graduated from Westminster High School in 1981 and continued his education at Carroll Community College, earning an AA degree. He worked at Random House for several years. He also worked for 1st Centrum before becoming self-employed operating Long Oak Management and SRD Services. Bryan was a proud member of The American Legion Post 31 Sons of the American Legion (SAL) and was currently serving as 1st Vice Commander. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Door to Virtue Lodge No. 46, AF & FM in Westminster, and the 32nd Degree Scottish Rite of Maryland. He was a member of the Molleville Farm Post VFW 467 and the Westminster Moose Lodge. Bryan was also a former member of Boy Scout Troop 381. You often saw Bryan driving his blue Corvette in the annual Memorial Day Parade. He helped with many functions at the American Legion and made Smash Burgers on Monday nights. Surviving Bryan, in addition to his mother, are his "adopted" children Brooks Kyker, Kyle Kyker and his wife Erin and daughter Finley, and Joseph and Tessa Streett; brother Keith Hooper of Hanover, PA.; and his aunt, Carilee Streett. He is also survived by his dear friend, Ian Forrest. Bryan was predeceased by his wife Susan Dolan-Griffith in 2016. Family will welcome friends on Sunday, June 25, 2023, from 3 to 8 pm at the American Legion Post 31, 2 Sycamore St., Westminster. A Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 pm at the American Legion. Masonic Services will follow immediately after. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bryan's name to the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Post 31, 2 Sycamore St., Westminster, MD 21157.