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James Griffith Obituary

JAMES FRANKLIN GRIFFITH, SR. RENSSELAER, IN James Franklin Griffith Sr., age 88 of Rensselaer passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2015. He was born on September 14, 1926 in Paris, IL to the late Hiram and Evelyn (nee Seible) Griffith. James was a longtime Northwest Indiana resident; he was a retired Crane Operator for Combustion Engineering. James proudly served his country in the United States Army Air Corp and was a lifetime American Legion Post 232 member. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Jane (nee Ragon) Griffith of Rensselaer, IN; ten children: Marie Annette Griffith of Rensselaer, Robert Edward (Cynthia) Griffith of Hammond, Diana Lynn (Richard) Deem of Hessville, James Franklin (Sallie) Griffith Jr. of Oklahoma, Randall Lee (Polly) Griffith of Portage, Margaret Kay (Leroy Wayne) McComas of Hammond, John Vincent (Ramona) Griffith of Goodland, Ronald Eugene (Stacey) Griffith of Calumet City, Kevin Harlen Wayne Griffith of Monticello and Tammy Jane (Chris) Hixson of Rensselaer; two brothers: Richard (Jan) Griffith and Ronald (Linda) Griffith; two sisters: Shirley (Leonard) Elkins and Betty (Richard) Black, numerous grandchildren, great- grandchildren and other loving family members and friends. James was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Margaret (Vincent) Kuzdrowski and Wanda (Ray) Becker. A visitation for James will be Monday, June 8, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. with a funeral service to follow at 1:00 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart. Burial will take place at Evergreen Memorial Park in Hobart. (219) 942-2109 or online at: www.Reesfuneralhomes.com

Published by The Times on Jun. 7, 2015.

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Richard and Patti Winders

June 8, 2015

To Jane and the entire family, we want to extend our sympathy in your loss of Jim. May he now enjoy his heavenly reward of heaven .

Rose Stabolito

June 7, 2015

Diane, my deepest condolences to you the entire Griffith family.

Scott Elkins

June 6, 2015

our prayers and sympathy to the Griffith family. Uncle Jim will always be remembered. with love

The Arnold's Tom, Suzi, Ellie and Rachel

June 3, 2015

Many prayers are sent your way with lots of hugs and kisses. With deep and sincere sympathy.

Rich & Peggy Gross

June 3, 2015

May he f ly with the angels. May he rest in peace. Peace boogums as my Dad always said. We will always hold a special place in our hearts for you Uncle Jim, love forever.

Cindy/CC Evanich

June 2, 2015

Our heart felt deepest sympathy. I will always smile when I remember Uncle Jim playing the banjo and singing to me, and always a jokester with a smile from ear to ear. He was/is a happy, funny, loving man. Peace be with you......and the family.

Robert & Nita Applegate

June 2, 2015

May God comfort you all during your lose and may He bring great memories to you all.

Dorothy Rahmoeller

June 2, 2015

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Dorothy Rahmoeller

June 2, 2015

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Dan Alsager

June 2, 2015

So sorry about the loss ..........He was one of my neighbor's Best Friend, who happens to be his son Ronnie. Rest in peace .........

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