Mark Benjamin Griffith M-Single-325
Mark Benjamin Griffith, 94, of Greenwood, died Monday, May 16, 2011. He was born Feb. 14, 1917, in Edinburgh, a son of the late Ben and Mollie (Crook) Griffith. He married Lois Nell (Klipple) Griffith on April 18, 1947, in ShelÂby County; she preceded him in death. Survivors include two sons, Douglas (Cindy) Griffith of Martinsville and David (Deniece) Griffith of Greenwood; three grandchildren, Jill (Jim) Crossen, Scott Griffith and Sarah Griffith; a stepgranddaughter, Tammy Swearingin; and two stepgrandsons. Mark served our country in the U.S. Army during World War II with the 415th Ordnance EvacuÂation Company. He worked for Onan Electric Generators for 25 years, retiring in 1982. A graveside service with military rites will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Rest Haven Cemetery in Edinburgh. Wilson St. Pierre Funeral SerÂvice and Crematory, Greenwood Chapel, is handling arrangements. Donations are suggested to the American Diabetes Association, 6919 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, IN 46219.