Donald Dale Griffith

Donald Dale Griffith obituary, Anderson, IN

Donald Dale Griffith

Donald Griffith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory on Dec. 10, 2025.
Donald Dale Griffith, 90, of Anderson, passed away on December 9, 2025, at the Alexandria Care Center in Alexandria, Indiana. He was born on August 31, 1935, in Marshall, Illinois, to his parents, Edna and Clarence Griffith.

Donald graduated from Rosedale High School in 1955.

He retired as an industrial sheet metal worker after 60 years of service.

He was a member of Sheet Metal Workers of Indianapolis Local #20 and he was a parishioner at Landmark Baptist Church in Anderson, Indiana. Donald loved to fish and antagonize his family that he loved dearly.

Donald is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Bobbie Beaty Griffith; four children, Lynda (Christopher) Brown, Teresa (Terry) Richardson and Doug (Debbie) Griffith and Melissa Thomas; five step-children, Mike (Joni) Beaty, Tina Beaty, David (Sandra) Beaty, Kim Beaty and Jill (Greg) Hunt; 20 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley Griffith; parents; granddaughter, Tiffany King and a great-granddaughter, Aurelia Gwaltney.

Visitation will be held Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm at Loose Funeral Homes and Crematory, Anderson, Indiana.

Services will follow visitation on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 2:30 pm at the funeral home with Pastor Gary Woodring officiating.

Burial will take place in East Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, Indiana.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and/or Landmark Baptist Church.

www.LooseCares.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory

200 West 53rd Street, Anderson, IN 46013

Make a Donation
in Donald Griffith's name

Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

How to support Donald's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Donald Griffith's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Donald Griffith's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?