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Funeral: 1 p.m. Monday June 29, 2020, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home
Interment: Macedonia Cemetery
Larry Griffith, age 77, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Thursday morning, June 25, 2020, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
He was born April 7, 1943, in Wayne County, the son of Clifford and Bernice (Brown) Griffith. He was united in marriage to Judy Pearce on October 23, 1964, in St. Charles, Illinois and together they have shared 55 years of marriage.
Larry worked at St. Charles Manufacturing and went on to manage the Country Kitchen in 1985. He later worked at North American Lighting in Flora and Salem until his retirement in 1997. He enjoyed time spent fishing, hunting, playing the family “deer game”, and traveling with Judy to various timeshare resorts. He had an excellent sense of humor, enjoyed playing jokes and teasing, and was known as a jokester to all who really knew him. Larry was very patriotic and enjoyed getting up in the mornings to see what Fox News was reporting about Donald Trump that day. He and Judy were state foster parents for 12 years and he truly enjoyed time spent making memories with his kids and grandkids.
He is survived by his wife: Judy Griffith of Flora; 6 children: Larry (Cindy) Monical of Columbus, OH, Lori Gunter (Joe Williams) of West Frankfort, Robin (Jeff) Shaw of West Salem, Dan (Talat) Griffith of Marion, Klint Griffith of Mt. Erie, and Kory (Amber) Griffith of Lawton, OK; 25 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and in-laws also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 granddaughters: Kylie and Kameryn; and 2 brothers: Jerry L. Griffith and Wayne Griffith.
A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Monday June 29, 2020, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until time of service on Monday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Animal Rescue & Shelter (CCARS) and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a memory or condolence visit: www.frankandbright.com
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Judy, Lori, Robin, Danny and families I'm so sorry for your loss. Larry was truly one of a kind and he will be missed. Hugs and prayers for all.
So sorry to hear of Larry’s passing!! Missed visiting with you 2 so much at Trago!! He had so much enjoyment in riding around in the golf cart visiting everybody! Always having a smile and a friendly word for all!! RIP LARRY!! God Bless you all
Prayers are with your family in this time. Larebear was an amazing man. He had one of the biggest hearts anyone could ask for. We are sorry for your loss and will always cherish the memories we got to have with him and his imaginary dog.
I'm sorry so to hear about Larry. I know that him and Roger will be discussions things about NAL and having a lot of laughs. Neither of them are suffering any longer. May God Bless you and your family.
Sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Lots of good memories with Larry. Our thoughts and prayers with all of you at this time.
Judy and children, So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
Sending our sincere condolences.
Condolences to Judy and family. Prayers for comfort during this difficult time.
Judy so sorry for your loss. Larry will be missed by all who knew him.
Klint and Kory We are sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Don’t dwell on the what if’s, but cherish the memories for they will make you smile and remember the good times.
RIP Larry........gone fishin'
So sorry to hear. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry to hear of Larry's passing! He was such a great fishing buddy to dad. I am sure they have plenty to catch up on up there. Oh the stories.....hugs to all the family!
So Terribly Sorry For Your Loss!
Thoughts and Prayers for All .
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