Dr. Daniel Pratt Griswold Jr.

Dan graduated from Phillips High School in 1946 and attended API (Auburn University) where he graduated with a degree in Veterinary Medicine in 1951. Following graduation, he worked for the USDA treating hoof and mouth disease in Mexico. He then joined the U.S. Army as a first lieutenant serving as a Meat and Dairy Inspector.

While stationed in Illinois, Dan met Sue and they married October 11, 1953. They moved to Birmingham where he began to practice Veterinary Medicine, eventually opening his own clinic in Homewood.

Dan's career and passion later turned to research following his father’s battle with brain cancer. He began working for Southern Research Institute and during this time authored many published research journals and books; was a member of the President's cancer council, American Association of Cancer Research, the Cell Kinetics Society, the New York Academy of Sciences; was a committee member of the National Cancer Institute and served on the editorial board for numerous cancer publications.

Dan's work allowed him the opportunity to travel the world with Sue. Some of their favorite destinations were Japan, Argentina, Switzerland and France.

Dan retired as VP of Oncology and Toxicology after 31 years. He enjoyed spending his retirement gardening, relaxing at Lay Lake, and spending time with family, friends and pets.

Dan was preceded in death by his wife, Sara Sue Griswold; parents, Daniel Griswold and Stella Griswold; and sister, Marie Wade. He is survived by daughters, Carolyn Hunt (Doug) and Martha Moore (Bill Caputo ); grandchildren, Lauren Hunt, Sarah Howard (Nick) and Daniel Moore; and great-grandchildren Stella Howard and Sawyer Howard.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that individuals honor Dr. Daniel Pratt Griswold III's life's work with donations to the American Association of Cancer Research.