Howard Griffith

He was a man of few words. He loved his work and instilled in his family the value of a strong work ethic. He loved sports and could play anything he set his mind to. He took great pride in his family. He was a devoted husband and father. He was devoted to providing the best life for all of us. He lived his life in a quiet way that we could all learn from. He taught us that love is often expressed through our actions and not our words. He taught his grandsons how to be a devoted husband, father and to be the best men they could be. He taught his girls what to look for and expect in a good man. “You favored me, You made my mountain stand strong”

He is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years, Barbara Faye (Whitehead) Griffith; daughter, Scherry Griffith; two grandsons, Howard (Faith) VanZant and Jessie VanZant; granddaughter – papaw’s princess, Emma VanZant; sister, Rita Lilley Wright; sister-in-law, Sandy Whitehead; many loved nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Vice Griffith; aunt Lizzy Griffith and Papaw Elmer Griffith (Pap). No services will be observed.