D.A. "Doc" "Ricochet Griffith

Mr. Griffith was born in the country in the family home near Pampa on August 22, 1928 to Dr. C.A. and Ethyl Griffith. He was raised in hale Center. He married Nadine King on May 26, 1946 in Lockney. They moved to Panhandle in 1951 and made it their home until moving to Amarillo in 1970. Mr. Griffith worked in security at Pantex from 1951 until his retirement in 1991. He was a family man. He loved being a husband, dad and most of all, "PaPa" to his grandchildren and family. As a young man, he was a semi pro baseball pitcher as well as a boxer. As his kids were growing up, he coached them in sports and enjoyed being involved in their activities. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and spending time at the lake with his family, teaching them all to ski at an early age. He will be remembered for being a man that could do, fix or build anything. He was a skilled woodworker. He was deeply loved and will be missed by his family. Mr. Griffith was preceded in death by his wife Nadine on November 17, 2013, by his sister, Verna Mae Jones and his daughter in law, Janice Griffith He is survived by One daughter, Vonda Marquez and husband Joe of Amarillo, three sons, Gary Griffith of Amarillo, Randy Griffith and wife Peggy of Shawnee, Oklahoma and Ron Griffith and his wife Amy of Canyon; 13 grandchildren, Brandon, Stony, Stacy, Shawna, Brett, Craig, Scott, Lauren, Alex, Marisa, Kevin, Brian and Joel. He is also survived by 16 great grandchildren and by one great great granddaughter. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Faith City Mission, 401 S.E. 2nd, Amarillo, Texas 79101

Visitation Schedule

Cox Funeral Home 4180 Canyon Drive Amarillo, TX 79109 Sunday, July 24, 2016 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Service Schedule

Chapel Service Cox Funeral Home Benton Chapel 4180 Canyon Drive Amarillo, TX 79109 Monday, July 25, 2016 10:00 a.m.

Burial Schedule

I.O.O.F. Cemetery Plainview , TX