of Conway, AR
February 1, 1932 - March 30, 2012
James Edward (Sonny) Griffith, 80, of Conway, went to be with the Lord Friday, March 30, 2012. He was born February 1, 1932 in Vilonia, to the late Austin and Ardena (McHenry) Griffith.
He was a member and Deacon of Pickles Gap Baptist Church, a loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be greatly missed. A 1950 graduate of Liberty High School, James served his country in the US Army from 1951 to 1953. He graduated from ASTC with a BSE degree in 1956 and later received a MSE from ASTC, where he played baseball for the Bears. James was a high school teacher and basketball coach at Ash Grove, MO, Bald Knob, Mayflower, Guy-Perkins, West Point and Mt. Vernon. He was a principal and teacher at Rosebud and a superintendent for eighteen years at South Side Bee Branch.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Ramona (Price) Griffith, son, Ricky Edward Griffith (Welda) of Bee Branch, four daughters, Sonya Lincoln of Conway, Shelia McKelvy (Bill) of Russellville, Sylvia Rhodes (Mike) of Louisville, Kentucky, and Joy West (Michael) of Searcy. Eleven grandchildren, Cameron Lincoln (Candy), Erin Roberson (Josh), Sean Lincoln, Tim McKelvy(Rachel), Philip McKelvy, Kevin Rhodes, Nathan Rhodes, Madi Griffith, Ayden Griffith, Mikayla West and Abbey West. Sister, Estelle Miller of Oregon City, Oregon and brother, Pat Griffith of Conway.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Sam Griffith and sister, Marie List.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Arkansas Hospice, Medisiss Home Health and caregivers, Michelle Duncan and Julie Shipman.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 am, Monday, April 2, 2012 in the chapel of Roller- McNutt Funeral Home, in Conway, with Bro. Laramie LeQuiue officiating. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 pm, Sunday, at the funeral home.
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24 Condolence(s)
Linda Burgin Canten
Monday, April 16, 2012
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about James -Just now saw this on the Obituaries List - My prayers go out to his family.He was such a good friend of my Dads. So Sorry I didn't know.
Vicki Lovell Hutto
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
So sorry. He was a good man. My prayers are with ya'll.
Love,
Vicki
Nanci Ogan
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Dear Ramona, Sonya, Sheila, Sylvia, Ricky and Joy,
I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet husband and dad. He was such a kind, gentle and Godly man....I know you will miss him greatly. I wasn't able to get to Conway for the funeral but I send my prayers and love to you all.
Bea Eichmann
Monday, April 2, 2012
Dear Pat, Brenda, and the rest of the family,
I am so sorry that I wasn't able to be at James' funeral today. I do want you to know that you are in my heart, and that I pray God's comfort and peace for all of you. I know you are, even in your loss, rejoicing that James is now with the Lord and feels no more pain or sickness!
Love you! Bea
Donna Waldrup Odum
Monday, April 2, 2012
Sonya and Sheila - So sorry for your loss. Just wanted you to know I'm praying for all of you.
Lynnette Collums
Monday, April 2, 2012
To the Family, I know how it is to lose the important husband of a family. My prayers are with you at this very moment. I am just too old to attend, because of my walking -- and because, after losing Layne, it is hard for the to attend the funeral of such a man as James, since he and Layne were such good friends. Love you all, -- and from experience, I know that God will take care of all of you. With love and respect. Lynnette
Melvin Browning
Monday, April 2, 2012
Mr. Griffith: I am so sorry to about the passing of you r dad. It sure seems he was a good a nd great man and was ready to meet his Lord. May God be with you and the family during these days of grief. Just know that someday there will be a great reunion and you will meet again. God Bless.
Kristi Parish Burris
Monday, April 2, 2012
He was a very special person with a very special family. I will be praying for each of you as you go thru this difficult time.
Robbie/Carol Heffington
Monday, April 2, 2012
Dear Ramona and family, so sorry to hear about your loss of James.....Carol and I have all of you in our prayers....Love, Robbie and Carol Heffington
Dale & Pam Breedlove
Monday, April 2, 2012
Rick,
We are so sorry to hear about the death of your father. Our prayers are with you for peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Krystal Moore
Sunday, April 1, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to you Ms. Ramona. I love you and u are a vrey godly women and I know god will be next to u holding your hand ms Ramona.. Krystal
Freddie Pike
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Ramona,
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and the family.
Freddie & Linda
Blyson Rose Kelso
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Sonya, Mrs. Ramona, and family,
I remember Mr. Griffith as being the rock of your family with a smile. He has left a great legacy. May God comfort you.
Love, Blyson
Lou Ann Hoggard
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Mrs. Griffin, My parents were Amar and Mable Hoggard and grandparents were Cleve and Mary Steed from Mayflower. I can remember Mr. Griffin from my school days there. He was always such a nice man. I know he will be missed. You are in my prayers.
Dena (Riddle) Tumbleson
Saturday, March 31, 2012
My sincere sympathy to Mr. Griffith's family. He was a great superintendent and kind person
Phyllis (Tumbleson) McMillen
Saturday, March 31, 2012
My Thoughts And Prayers Are With You All . I Am So Sorry For Your Loss.
I Always Thought A Lot Of Mr. Griffith
May God Give You Peace And Assurance During This Difficult Time .
julie shipman
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Aunt Ramona, we love you.
Aunt Marie's Family
Calvin & LeDon Bonds
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Dear Ricky, Welda and Family, You are very much in our thoughts and prayers as we all know it is a very hard time for all of you. We know that he is resting now and in the arms of Jesus and that gives us peace. May the Good Lord bless you and give you comfort.
Linda Shettles Reeves
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Gene and I are so sorry to hear about James. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Phyliss Fry
Saturday, March 31, 2012
My sincere sympathy to Mr. Griffith's family. He was a great superintendent and kind person when I first started my teaching career at Southside.
Phyliss Fry
Chris and Leah Hutto
Friday, March 30, 2012
Dear Family- Mr.Griffith was a fine man. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda Pennington
Friday, March 30, 2012
He was always Mr. Griffith to me. He had my utmost respect and admiration as a superintendent and as a man. He and all of the Family have always had a warm place in my heart and I am sorry to hear of his passing but know he is now at peace and with the Lord. Ramona, he was blest to have you for a wife. God be with you all.
Linda
BARBARA MATCHETT
Friday, March 30, 2012
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, MAY GOD'S GRACE GIVES YOU STRENGHT AND PEACE.
kim presley sutterfield
Friday, March 30, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you all . I am so sorry for you loss.
Growing up in Bee Branch and going to South Side Schools there are alot of memories,but i think what i'll remember the most is running into Mr. & Mrs Griffith in Walmart and the visits we had there .
May God give you peace and assurance during this difficult time .