Troy Griffith

Troy Griffith obituary

Troy Griffith

Troy Griffith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Funeral Home on Sep. 12, 2025.

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Troy Eugene Griffith, 55, of McPherson, KS, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025 at his residence. Troy was born in McPherson, Kansas on April 3, 1970, a son of Wilbur Eugene and Marva (Skinner) Griffith. He attended Roosevelt Grade School, McPherson Junior High and McPherson High School, McPherson, KS. Troy was employed with Revere Plastics (Ferguson MFG) in McPherson Troy enjoyed being an avid bow hunter, fishing, camping, cooking out, loved being "PaPa", avid Dallas Cowboys fan and liked John Denver music ,and spending time with his friends and family. Troy was united in marriage to Michele Simpson in 2006 in McPherson, KS. This union was blessed with two stepchildren, Morgan and Mason and the birth of a son, Madden. He is survived by his wife, Michele Simpson, of McPherson, KS; step daughter, Morgan Whittaker (Josh), of Carbondale, KS, step son, Mason Simpson, of McPherson, KS; Son, Madden Griffith, of McPherson, KS; mother, Marva Griffith, McPherson, Ks; brother, Jeremy Griffith (Stephanie), of Baxter Springs, KS; aunt, Myrna Walline (Russ) Galva, Ks and Aunt Becky Estes (Ricky), of McPherson, KS and grandmother, Elaine (Skinner) Anderson, McPherson, KS. He is also survived by 3 grandchildren, Kohen Whittaker, Portlynn Whittaker and Georgia Simpson and a nephew, Lucas Griffith; other cousins and a host of friends. Troy was preceded in death by his father Gene; grandparents, Charles and Marsha Skinner and his uncle, Geoff Skinner. A Celebration of Life will be held on September 20, 2025 from 1:00pm - 5:00pm at 816 Clubhouse Dr. , McPherson, KS 67460. Memorial are to the Troy Griffith Memorial Fund and they can be sent to Glidden-Ediger-Wiggins Funeral Home, 222 W. Euclid St., McPherson, KS 67460.

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Sheryl Sossett

September 17, 2025

Marva, Michelle and family. I was shocked and saddened to read of Troy's passing. You are all in my prayers.

Debra Van Syoc

September 9, 2025

You will be missed cousin. love you Debra

Larry W. Geist

September 8, 2025

I enjoyed working with

Troy these past few years.

Lisa Nelson

September 8, 2025

Horrible news. Troy was always close with my Dad!! I am so sorry for the families loss. May he rest in peace. Gone far too soon.

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