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Richard Griffin Obituary
HANNA CITY - Richard "Rick" Griffin, 52, of Hanna City died at 6:25 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 16, 2007, at his residence.
Born Aug. 20, 1954, in Peoria to William and Laura Frisa Griffin, he married Barbara Keeton on July 31, 1989, in Florence, Ala.
She survives, along with five children, Ricky (Angie) Twitty and Kathy Marmion, both of Peoria, Charles (Amy) Hodgkins of Dunlap, Anthony Griffin of Peoria and Matthew Griffin of Quantico, Va.; three sisters, Carolyn Vick of Edwards, Alysa Suits of Eureka and Peg Griffin of Peoria; and two brothers, Bill Griffin of Peoria and Alan Griffin of St. Paul, Minn. Ten grandchildren also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Rick worked in bridge maintenance for the State of Illinois for over 27 years until the time of his death.
He was a member of the NRA. Rick also loved the outdoors, camping, especially on the family farm near Kickapoo, and his dog, Missy.
A funeral service will be Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Wright and Salmon Mortuary, with Pastor Paul Maitland officiating. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday at the mortuary. Cremation rites will follow with burial of cremains in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Kickapoo at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Tributes and condolences may be submitted to www.wrightandsalmon.com.
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Diana Meyer
March 17, 2007
Sorry to hear of your loss.Knew him while married to Darrell.Sorry I lost track and pass my sympathy to all
Jeff and Renee Draves
February 19, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
nicholl hammer
February 18, 2007
we love you rick and will always miss you.and you will always be in our memories and hearts.with love you granddaughter nicholl.
tom hardcastle
February 18, 2007
Sorry to hear of your families loss. Rick was a good guy.We'll miss him.
cathie wolfe
February 17, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Victor Pilkington
February 17, 2007
My condolences to the family of Rick. I worked with Rick as the bridge inspector tech. under Bob and Mark. It was a pleasure to work with him. I will always consider him a great friend.
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