William "Bill" Griffith

William (Bill) Griffith Sr., 84, of Louisiana, Missouri, died Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Maple Grove Lodge in Louisiana. Funeral services are Wednesday, October 14 at 10:00 a.m., at Bibb-Veach Funeral Home in Bowling Green with Rev. Wayne Knipmeyer and Rev. Nathan Detmer officiating. Burial will be at the Fairview (Grassy Creek) Cemetery in Louisiana. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. William was born November 19, 1935 in Louisiana, Missouri to Pearly and Cora Griffith. He was united in marriage to Patsy Knapp on October 19, 1957. To this marriage were born four children: Larry (Janet) Griffith, Gary (Kim) Griffith, Sissy (Jimmy) House, and Billy Griffith and companion, Rhonda; grandchildren: Donald, Toni, Jamie (Blake); great-grandchildren: Emily, Trenton, Darin, Kole, Taylor, Jeremy, Jacob, Cameron, and Dawson; and great-great-grandchildren Emma and Garrett. He later married Pat Ball. She preceded him in death on December 15, 2011. From this union are four step-children: Rick Ball, Randy Ball, Linda (Jim) Berry, and Ryan Ball; along with numerous step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also surviving are many other family members and friends. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; siblings; one granddaughter, Danielle House; and one step-grandson. William was employed in the Laborer’s Union for over 50 years. He volunteered at the James E. Cary Cancer Center in Hannibal after his retirement. He loved coon hunting, playing horse shoes, gardening, fishing, cutting wood, and listening to and singing old gospel songs. He especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He shared many stories, words of wisdom, and taught them many things, He always had a smile. He also liked to play chess, checkers, Sorry, and Dominoes. He attended the Bible Holiness Church in Bowling Green. Serving as pallbearers will be Donald Griffith, Trenton Griffith, Darin Griffith, Jimmie Lee Adams, James Griffith, and Robert Montgomery. Honorary pallbearers will be Dennis Hudson, Dawson Carter, Cameron Carter, Kole Griffith, Emily Traynor, Jacob Stafford, Jeremy Edwards, Taylor Edwards, Carter Mertens, and Veronica Mertens. Memorials may be made to the James E. Cary Cancer Center. Online condolences may be made at www.bibbveach.com.

William "Bill" Griffith

November 19, 1935 - October 8, 2020