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Submitted: 10/19/16 • Approved: 10/21/16 • Last Updated: 10/24/16 • R1158152-G1158152-S3
Patricia Ann
1929 - 2005
Royce Lee
1928 - 2007
*obituary
Patricia Ann Griffith, our beloved family matriarch, passed away at home on July 29, 2005, at the age of 75.Born September 28, 1929, in Conway, Arkansas, to Claud and Virgie Powell, she was a homemaker and a member of the Wynne Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Lou Powell, and a son, Byron Theodore Griffith.Pat is survived by her husband of 56 years, Royce Lee Griffith. Survivors also include daughter Patricia Lee Griffith of Little Rock, AR; daughter Becky Hale and her husband, Ron, of North Little Rock, AR; son John Griffith and his wife, Alice, of Nashville, TN; "adopted" daughter Carol Barber and her husband Charlie, of Jonesboro, AR; brother Bill Powell and his wife, Kathy, of Venice, FL; brother Bob Powell and his wife, Jo of Rye, AR; sister Martha Blancke and her husband, Dudley, of Hot Springs, AR; 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.Pat had a special interest in and love for lighthouses. How ironic that as head of our family, she was our lighthouse and beacon, with a power and continuous light that served as a priceless example to her loved ones as we navigate through life.Pat's devotion to God and her unwavering faith and diligence in prayer was her strength in difficult times and a joyful response in the good. It was her belief that when our perishable earthly bodies have been transformed into heavenly bodies that will never die, then at last the scriptures will come true: "O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ (I Cor. 15:55-57). Today, the sting of death is felt deeply by her loved church family, and many friends, but we rejoice in Pat's ultimate victory and celebrate a life well lived.Visitation will be Monday, August 1, 2005, from 6-8 p.m. at the Wynne Church of Christ, 916 East Bridges Street, Wynne, AR. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2005, at the Wynne church at 10:00 a.m. Brief graveside service will be held that afternoon at 4:00 p.m. in Oak Grove Cemetery, Conway, AR.Pallbearers are Charlie Barber, Hollis Coleman, Jay Griffith, Rob Griffith, Ron Hale, Ryan Hale, Gerry Smith, and Sammy Whitlock, Jr. Honorary pallbearers are the Shepherds and Deacons of the Wynne church, Royce McEuen, and Jim Roberts.
Royce Lee Griffith of Forrest City, Arkansas passed away September 23, 2007 at his home. He was 78 years of age.
Royce was born on October 29, 1928 in Conway, Arkansas to Byron Lee Griffith and Maggie Higgs Griffith.
Following service in the U.S. Navy, he worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. for over 35 years, and retired as Area Manager of Network
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Royce was a profoundly loyal husband, father, and friend. He was absolutely dedicated to his wife, and cared for her tenderly throughout her long illness. He loved to laugh, and also loved bluegrass music and baseball. He was a truly generous soul who will be deeply missed.
Royce was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Patricia; one son, Byron Theodore; and one brother, Garland Wayne.
He is survived by: one son, John Griffith and wife Alice, of Nashville, TN; daughters Patricia Lee Griffith of Benton, AR; Becky Hale and husband Ron, of North Little Rock, AR; and "adopted" daughter, Carol Barber and husband Charlie, of Jonesboro, AR; twelve grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and many extended family and friends.
Services will be Wednesday, September 26 at 10:00 A.M. at Wynne Church of Christ, with burial to follow at 3:00 P.M. at Oak Grave Cemetery in Conway, AR.
Visitation will be on Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., also at the Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wynne Church of Christ (which will be used to fund mission efforts); Children's Homes of Paragould, AR; or the Myeloma Institute for Research and Therapy, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 4301 West Markham Street, Slot 816, Little, Rock, AR 72205-9985.
Contributed on 10/19/16 by hawkinsdonna
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