He was born 1/02/1941 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, the only child of Dr. Jesse Brinker Griffith and Madeline Vegtel.
Jesse is survived by his wife, Karen Griffith, his three children: James and wife Jackie, Bridgette and husband Mac, Christian and wife Natalie; Karen’s children Robert Leonard and wife Kelly, Kristina Grad; his six grandchildren Jesse Dakota Griffith, James Alexander Griffith Jr. (Alec), Emma Jacqueline Griffith, Annabelle Lee Willson, Brynn Lula Griffith and Blaine David James Griffith. As well as Gage, Ryann and Brogan Leonard and Katie Grad. He was also a devoted Step Father to Holden and Duane Shannon.
Jesse had a very rich and exciting life. He joined the military and served in the Vietnam War. He retired as a Lieutenant Commander in the Navy.
After living in Annapolis, Maryland he moved with his 1st wife, Maya, and their three children to Hammond, Louisiana.
From Hammond he moved to Houston, Texas where he earned his Master’s Degree in Architecture. Throughout his career he worked in Planning and Development in Austin, Hilton Head, SC and Turks and Caicos, finally retiring in Austin.
A small Funeral Service will be held, in Lakeway Texas, outside at Lakeway Church on Thursday October 29th from 2pm - 3pm. Face masks are mandatory to attend.
Remembrances may be shared at www.wcfish.com
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