GRIFFITH, Sylvan “Syl”, 77, on Saturday, November 10, 2012. Dear son of the late Marvin Monroe Griffith and Ruby Olivia Copeland. Beloved husband of Wanda Griffith (nee White); loving father of Rick Griffith, Tracy Griffith, and Wendy (Duane) Hall; dear grandfather of Craig Allen and William Franklin; Garret and Ashley; Raylen and Micah; great grandfather of Austin and Zach; Caleb; and Skylar; dear brother of Lovell Griffith, Wes Griffith, Kathy Colvin, Rebecca Christante; and the late Donald, Michael, and David Griffith; dear cousin, uncle, great uncle, and friend to many.
Syl was extremely proud of his grandchildren. He was a decorated Korean War Marine Veteran, a graduate of Bailey Technical School and an expert genealogist. A PGA member, he achieved 6 Hole in Ones and taught golf lessons at the Berry Hill Golf Course to men, women, and especially the children in Junior Golf.
SERVICES: Visitation 4-8pm Wednesday, November 14, 2012. Funeral 10am Thursday, November 15, 2012 at HOFFMEISTER COLONIAL MORTUARY 6464 Chippewa at Watson, Interment with Military Honors in Valhalla Cemetery.
