Craig Griffin

Craig Alan Griffin, 60, of Burnet, TX, met his Savior on February 6, 2026, after a valiant fight against

cancer. Known as "Coach" to thousands of students in Texas and Oklahoma, he deeply impacted lives

both on and off the field.

Born in Edinburg, TX, on June 15, 1965, to Hal and Mary Nell Griffin, Craig and his beloved older

brother, Buddy, enjoyed a shared love of all things football and camping. Craig attended Waxahachie

High School and received his Bachelor of Science from East Central University in Ada, OK, in 1989. His

first coaching position was at Lorena High School in Lorena, TX, in 1989. He taught and coached at

multiple schools during his 34-year career.

In 1990, he married Mischelle Price in Hewitt, TX. For the next 36 years of their life together, they would

move at least half that number of times and buy twice that number of cars. In 1994 and 1997, the lights of

their lives arrived as they welcomed a daughter, Rachyl, and a son, Harrison. Craig always said that,

though his children were born in Oklahoma, they got them back to Texas as quickly as they could. No

matter where they lived, the family faithfully attended church. Through both his words and actions, Craig

modeled Jesus's compassion and wisdom-while also living out of the John Wayne codebook.

Craig is survived by his wife, Mischelle Griffin, and their children's families: Rachyl Parker and her

husband, Sidney, with their son Samson; Harrison Griffin and his wife, Kyrie', with their daughter,

Kendra; and by his mother-in-law, Judy Price. He is also survived by his brother, Buddy Griffin, and wife

Lesha; nephew, Brad Griffin, and wife, Savannah; niece, Katie Hixon, and husband, Aaron;

great-nephews, Easton and Zeke Griffin; and beloved aunts, an uncle, and cousins in California. He was

preceded in death by his parents, Hal and Mary Nell Griffin.

Craig's favorite Bible verse was Isaiah 40:31: "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.

They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."

A memorial service will be held on February 20, 2026, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church Burnet in Burnet,

TX.

To honor his memory, donations may be made to ARK of the Highland Lakes or the Burnet Education

Foundation.