Melvin Griffith

Melvin Martz Griffith, formerly of Williamston, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 11, 2020 just 25 days before his 98th birthday. Born May 6, 1922 to Arthur and Bertha (Martz) Griffith in Decatur, Michigan. During World War II, Melvin worked at the Willow Run Bomber Plant in Ypsilanti, Michigan. It was there that he met his future wife, Grace Helen Edwards. The two were married on July 6, 1945 and their union continued until she preceded him in death in 1989.

Melvin retired in 1989 from East Lansing Public Schools as a groundskeeper. It was a job he truly enjoyed because of his "green thumb" and desire to be outdoors. In addition to gardening, he liked to take brisk walks. He was an avid MSU basketball and Detroit Tiger baseball fan. He also had many stories about his life experiences that he was quick to share with family, neighbors and friends. He was a humble and caring man who took pleasure in helping his family and others, and in serving his Lord. He will be greatly missed by all those who loved him.

Surviving are his daughter, Diann (Edward) Helzerman; sons, Bruce (Nancy) Griffith, Wayne (Marilee) Griffith; grandchildren, Jennifer (Rob) Spaulding, Allyson Griffith, Jacqueline (Aaron) Donovan, Melody (John) Williams, Bradley (Andrea) Griffith; brother, Orville (Marlene) Griffith; sister-in-law, Priscilla Campbell; seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Due to the current pandemic, a memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date.