J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Griffith, Raymond

Sunday, June 10, 2007

E.Raymond E. Griffith, Sr., 77, of Hopewell, Virginia, died Saturday, June 9, 2007, at John Randolph Medical Center after a long and courageous battle with lung and heart disease.
Born June 24, 1929, in Hopewell, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Griffith. A member of VFW Post #637, Mr. Griffith was a Korean War veteran who served his country with pride and bravery in the 115th Medical Battalion Ambulance Company, receiving three Bronze Stars. He retired from Hercules after 29 ½ years of service.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Patricia A. Griffith; a son and daughter-in-law, Raymond, Jr. and Carol P. Griffith of Chester; a daughter and son-in-law, Julie G. and Tony Ashmore of Carson; and two grandchildren, Lori A. Ashmore of Alexandria, VA and Joseph M. Ashmore of Carson, VA.
Mr. Griffith was a loving and devoted husband, daddy and granddaddy who loved his family more than life itself. His dedication to his family was the number one reason why he was able to fight his health battles for so long.
The family will receive friends Monday, June 11, 2007 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss Funeral Home and Cremation Service. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Phil Andrews, associate pastor of Woodlawn Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Appomattox Cemetery, Hopewell, VA. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com.

Mrs. Griffith, Raymond, Julie & Families, I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Griffith's passing and to hear that he had been sick for so long. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you and give you strength during this most difficult time and may you find solace in that he is at peace and is no longer suffering. Fondly, Diane Morene Kinker

Posted by: Diane Morene Kinker at June 13, 2007 06:01 PM

Pat, Raymond, Julie & Families, I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Griffith's passing and to hear that he had been sick for so long. When I think of him, I remember him mostly working out in the yard and the garage, especially on the truck and the mustang. He was quiet, but always had a smile on his face when we approached. He was always very caring and giving. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you and give you strength during this most difficult time and may you find solace in that he is at peace and is no longer suffering. Fondly, Diane Morene Kinker

Posted by: Diane Morene Kinker at June 13, 2007 05:56 PM

Mrs. Griffith, Raymond, Julie and Families -
I was so saddened to read about Mr. Griffith late last night on another web site. He was such a wonderful, loving and kind man and I have special memories of him. I can remember trips to Nags Head, Myrtle Beach, going to dinners at the Moose and so many other special times. He loved his family so very much and still had enough to give to me. I think of your family quite often and will always have special memories I hold close. I am so sorry for your loss and I will be thinking of all of you and lifting you up in prayer. May God grant you the peace that only He alone can give. I loved Mr. Griffith!!
Lynne Habansky Lewis

Posted by: Lynne Habansky Lewis at June 11, 2007 11:50 PM

Pat, Little Raymond, Julie & families,
I was so sorry to hear about Raymond's passing. Although I have not seen Raymond in a long time, I have a lot of fond memories of your family when we were all kids growing up and going to Nags Head. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Take care.

Posted by: Becky Langley Spain at June 11, 2007 03:38 PM

I remember Raymond very well from our time together in the laboratory at Hercules and he was one of my favorite people there. I also knew Raymond, Jr. from our time together at Hercules and still remember him fondly.
I offer my condolences to Raymond's family - he was a memorable and delightful person.

Posted by: Brooks Parham at June 10, 2007 09:32 PM

Raymond and Pat were our best friends. We loved Raymond very much and will miss him greatly. Pat introduced Alta and I when we started dating. I knew Raymond since I was a kid and we were the best of friends when he passed. Our condolence to all the family. Richard and Alta Smith

Posted by: Richard and Alta Smith at June 10, 2007 08:12 PM