Charles Richard Griffis

Charles Richard Griffis was born on February 9, 1965, in Reno, Nevada. Charles was the cherished son of Eileen Jean Shuckhart and Hartford Lee Griffis. Eileen was the daughter of Ray Shuckhart and Pauline Victoria Hollingshead, while Hartford was the son of Charles Ring and Dorothy Ring.

Charles's life was marked by his hard-working and kind-hearted nature. He met the mother of his child, Laura Lawson, at Emily Griffith Secondary School in Denver, Colorado, in 1987, and their love story began. Following his education, he graduated from motorcycle school and embarked on a career as a mechanic at Celebrity Sports Center, where he excelled in repairing and maintaining bowling machines. His skills extended beyond his professional life, as he was also a devoted mechanic and handyman for his family, friends, and community.

Charles leaves behind his cherished daughter, Evanny Lawson-Griffis, and his sister, Michelle. His compassionate and thoughtful spirit touched the lives of many friends and acquaintances, who will remember him for his acts of kindness throughout his life.

In his personal life, Charles had a passion for mechanics. He possessed the remarkable ability to disassemble and reassemble cars, motorcycles, and various other machines. His resilience and patience ensured that he always had a working stereo, vacuum cleaner, microwave, and vehicle. An avid racing enthusiast, Charles never missed a NASCAR race and loved attending drag races and monster truck shows. He spent countless hours exploring scrap yards, driven by his honest and gentle curiosity.

Charles's favorite quotes reflected his resilient outlook on life: "Don't let the door hit you in the ass," "Your hair is nappy and your feet stink," "It is what it is," "Life keeps on going," and "Things will be okay."

Charles Richard Griffis will be remembered as a devoted, beloved, and honest man whose thoughtful and compassionate nature left a lasting impact on all who knew him.