Charles Griffith (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Charles “Chuck” Edmund Griffith was born September 27, 1931 to Hubert Griffith and Zoe Yiesley Griffith in Nevada, Missouri. He passed from his earthly life on Monday, April 15, 2024 in Missouri Veterans Home in Mount Vernon, Missouri. He was ninety-two years, six months and nineteen days of age at the time of his passing.
Chuck was raised in Nevada, Missouri and moved with his family several times for his father’s work. He joined the United States Navy at the age of seventeen and served his country faithfully for twenty years. On May 31, 1985 he was united in marriage to Patricia “Patty” L. Spencer and they shared over thirty-eight years of marriage, making many wonderful memories together.
After retiring from the Navy, Chuck managed several Radio Shack stores for many years. He and Patty also enjoyed going to the lake and later lived at Lake of the Ozarks. They then decided to see the country from their RV and for fifteen years, enjoyed traveling and spending time together.
Chuck was raised in the Southern Baptist faith and was saved as a child. While living in Lebanon, Missouri, he and Patty were members at Second Baptist Church. After moving to Springfield, Missouri, he and Patty joined Glendale Baptist Church. Chuck loved God with all his heart and looked forward to spending eternity with his heavenly Father.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister-in-law, Candy Griffith and a brother-in-law, Larry Sivils.
He is survived by his loving wife, Patty, of Springfield, Missouri; three step-sons, Gary Phillips and his wife Sharon of St. Louis, Missouri, J. Stotomas of Washington D.C. and Ricky Phillips and his wife Margaret of New Orleans, Louisiana; two grandsons, Ryan and Chad Phillips; his sister, Kathy Sivils of Nevada, Missouri; and two brothers, Larry Griffith of South Dakota and Orville Griffith of Ozark, Missouri.
While traveling, Chuck and Patty served as missionaries with the Missions Service Corps. Chuck would bring a message and Patty would provide music. His favorite places to visit were New Mexico and the Rio Grande Valley. Chuck also enjoyed reading westerns and walking.
Chuck was a hardworking man and steadfast in his convictions. His family will certainly miss him and will cherish the wonderful memories they made together.
A private burial will be held at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Waynesville, Missouri.
A memorial has been established to Wounded Warriors and donations may be made at the funeral home.
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