Wilbur Wayne Griffith
SALINEVILLE — Wilbur W. Griffith age 72 of Salineville, Ohio passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022.
He was born on September 17, 1949 to the late Wilbur and Floris Griffith. He joined the Army where he was stationed in Germany where he earned the National Defense Medal. Wilbur loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed doing mechanical work. In his spare time he listened to old country music, attending flea markets and watching Sci Fi movies. He was an avid reader and enjoyed collecting books. He retired from driving truck and had been employed by Green Line Trucking in Minerva and also the Roger Bettis Trucking out of Malvern.
He is survived by his children Bill Knight of Albion, Ind., Debra (Gary) Staten of Scio, Ohio, Jacqueline (Steve) Dorgelo of Spring Hill, Fla.. Tracy Scarabino of Campbell, Ohio, Jenny (Jason) Aukerman of Leetonia, Ohio, 17 grandchildren Tonya, Adam, Wayne, Zach, Stephanie, Josh, Chassity, Nick, Dannielle Chad, Tara, Shana, Tyler, Kelsey, Bryar, Emily and Heather, 18 great-grandchildren, his sister Beverly Funkhouser of Alliance, Ohio and a brother Charles Griffith of Salineville, Ohio.
Wilbur was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Dosie (Hicks) October 6, 1992. A granddaughter Hannah and his brother Gene Griffith.
Calling hours will Wednesday, September 21 from 5 – 8 p.m. at Maple Cotton F.H. The funeral will be at the funeral home on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in the Bethesda Cemetery with full Military Honors.
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