Raymond Ernest Griffith

Raymond Ernest Griffith passed away on October 23, 2022 from complications with heart failure. He was 65. Raymond was born on April 25, 1957 at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho.

Raymond is survived by his wife of 39 years, Tracey; their children, Raymond (Ray) Griffith and his wife Crystal Griffith, Michael Griffith and Susannah Larry, Jonathan Griffith, and Katherine (Katie) Griffith; grandchildren, David and Bill Griffith, Deborah, Gabrielle and Carissa Larry; sister, Patti Lisenbee; and nieces and nephew, Glori and Matt Lisenbee and his wife Sheri.

Raymond graduated from Bob Jones University with a Bachelor’s in Social Studies in 1987 and a Master’s in Mathematics Education in '89. He then went on to Clemson University receiving a 2nd Master’s in Mathematic Statistics in 1991. He taught math at South Piedmont Community College for 21 years from 1993-2014. For the remainder of his life, he also taught at Ivy Tech Community College, South Western Michigan College, Purdue Polytech and Holy Cross. Raymond's legacy was instilling a love of learning in his children and his students.

Raymond’s hobbies included stamp collecting, making jewelry, and professional photography. He was also a writer and enjoyed writing on such topics as faith, theology, science, and social justice and he was a top contributor on Quora.com.

Raymond’s family and his work were his life. He was a proud father and grandfather and was always bragging about his children and grandchildren. He will be missed.

Services will be held at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church on Sunday, October 30th. Visitation from 1-3pm. Memorial service at 3:00 pm.

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