Alvin Griffith Obituary

Age - 93

September 12, 2023

Dongola, IL

"IN MEMORY OF: ALVIN RAY GRIFFITH Serving Location: CRAIN PLEASANT GROVE-MURDALE FUNERAL HOME 31 Memorial Drive (Old Route 13), Murphysboro, Illinois Alvin R. Griffith, age 93 of Elkville passed away September 8, 2023 in SSM Good Samaritan Hospital, Mt. Vernon. He was born September 3, 1930 in Reevesville to Ira and Ollie (Hazel) Griffith. He married Alma (Gower) Hill on April 19, 1996. They shared 23 years of making wonderful memories. Alma preceded him in death on May 6, 2019. Alvin proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the Elkville First Baptist Church. He retired from the United States Postal Service. He loved gardening and genealogy. Alvin is survived by his children, William (Hilary) Griffith of Romona, CA; Shawn Griffith of Crainville; Marcia (Russel) Rock of Tuscon, AZ and Denise (Dale) Presswood of Carbondale; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife; daughters, Vicki Eberhardt and Connie Harrison; 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Funeral Services for Alvin R. Griffith will be Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 1:00 pm in Crain Pleasant Grove-Murdale Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Slone officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post 127 of Murphysboro. Visitation will be from noon until the hour of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, expressions of love can be directed to Elkville First Baptist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home. "

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