Donald C. Griffith, 85, of West Frankfort, Illinois, passed away Monday May 7, 2018 in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale at 2:37p.m.
Donald was born November 29, 1932 in West Frankfort, Illinois to Herbert and Nellie (Cox) Griffith. He loved his family, gardening, and walking. He was an avid Cardinals fan. Donald was in the U.S. Army during the Korean era.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria “Vonnie” Griffith; parents; brothers: Norman, Bob, and Joe Griffith; sisters: Marge Riggle and Gladys Ellis.
Donald is survived by sons: Kevin (Helen) Griffith, Kurt (Debbie) Griffith, and Keith (Kellie) Griffith; daughter, Kimbra (Steve) Newton; brothers: Danny, Kenny, Eddie (Darlene) Griffith; sisters: Corrine (Victor) Cluck and Jane Hartline; grandchildren: Josh (Alisha) Newton, Jeremy (Lara) Newton, Alycia (Jason) Stephenson, Chais Griffith, Nick (Morgan) Griffith, Morgan Griffith, and Paxton Griffith; great grandchildren: Kole Newton, Bella, Sofia, and Desi Stephenson; special nephew, Wayne Clover; several nieces and nephews.
Celebration of Life services will be held at 1:00p.m. Thursday May 10, 2018 in Union Funeral Home – West Frankfort, Illinois with Pastor Guy Webster officiating. Visitation will be held 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m. prior to the service. Military rites will be accorded by the American Legion Post 1961, VFW Post 5764, and Zeigler Post 177.
Memorials may be made to the FCHS Athletic Department and will be accepted at the funeral home.
The family would like everyone that attends the service to please wear their Cardinal shirts in honor of Donald.
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