Harold Griffith

Harold Marion Griffith, 85, of Hilliard, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2009 at his home. Born in Coalton, OH on August 20, 1923 to Daniel and Margaret “Farmer” Griffith in a family of 14 children. Harold was an Air Force Veteran of WWII and a member of the 344th B26 Marauder WWII Bomb Group Association and the American Legion. He retired from General Motors after 32 years as a general foreman. He was also a member of the Northwest Bible Church. Always strong and hard-working, Harold touched many lives with his help and generosity. He leaves behind many devoted friends. He is preceded in death by son, Tommy; brothers, Arthur, Millard, and Robert; sisters, Ida Bolton, Lucille Arledge, Romola Newman, Martha Brewer, Ruth Matthews, Marcella Stanford, and Lula Boyles. He is survived by loving wife of 22 years, Janice “Ewing” Griffith; daughter, Susie (Rick) Conrad of Dublin, OH; sons, George (Linda) Griffith of Rochester Hills, MI, and John Griffith of East Lansing, MI; stepdaughters; Janel (Ryan) Chapman of Hilliard, OH and Wendy (John) Dingman of Burton, OH; ten grandchildren; Jerry (Gina) Griffith, Darin (Emily) Griffith, Lauren (Mickey) MacNeil, Jessica Griffith and Sam Griffith all of MI, Katie and Emily Dingman and Andrew, Elizabeth, and Benjamin Chapman all of OH; two great-grandchildren, Guenevere and Gabriel Griffith of MI; brother, Virgil Griffith; and sister, Monalee Huffman. Friends may call Sunday from 2-5pm at THE TIDD FUNERAL HOME 5265 Norwich St. Hilliard, OH 43026. A funeral service will be held 10am Monday at The Northwest Bible Church 6639 Scioto Darby Rd, Hilliard, OH with Pastor Ken Harrell officiating. Interment Sunset Cemetery.