David J. Griffith

David J. Griffith obituary, Panama City, FL

David J. Griffith

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David Griffith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Panama City on Feb. 2, 2026.
David J. Griffith, of Panama City went to be with his Lord on Saturday, January 31, 2026. He was born on February 17, 1939, in Crestview, Florida.

David had a servant's heart. He loved mechanical work and devoted much of his time to visiting nursing facilities, where he played music and sang to the residents. He was known as a missionary to the elderly, sharing kindness, faith, and encouragement wherever he went.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Kitt and Isle Griffith; 3 sons, Keith Halas, Michael Grittith, and Robert Griffith; 5 siblings.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Teresa Babb, Catherine Griffith; Janice Griffith, Debra Halas Miller and husband Jimmy; son, David Griffith and wife Sharon; numerous grandchildren, great- grandchildren, and great- great grandchildren; sister, Meriam; brother, Rhett along with numerous extended family members.

Funeral Services will be held 1:00 pm Friday, February 6, 2026, at Heritage Funeral Home, Panama City with Pastor David LeGrange officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Heritage Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of David J. Griffith.

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247 N. Tyndall Parkway, Panama City, FL 32404

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1:00 p.m.

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247 N. Tyndall Parkway, Panama City, FL 32404

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