Raymond T. Griffith, Sr.

Raymond T. Griffith, Sr., 86, a resident of Anne Arundel County and formerly of Somerset County died on May 8, 2020.

He was born on October 31, 1933 in Swords Creek, Virginia to the late Leonard and Minnie Griffith.

Mr. Griffith served honorably in the US Army from 1952 to 1954 and was a Korean War Veteran.

Mr. Griffith later began working for Chemetals, retiring as a foreman.

He was an avid hunter, fisherman and card player.  He also loved his dogs Bear and Buffy.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Patricia Ann Griffith and his siblings; Mary Lambert, Geneva Hornsby, Donald Griffith, Patsy Layfield, Eugene Griffith

Mr. Griffith is survived by his children; Raymond T Griffith, Jr. and his wife Linda, Gordon R. Griffith, Sr. and his wife Margaret, Madeline J. McLaughlin and her husband Matthew, Debra A. Griffith, Linda S. Lebo and her husband Mike, and Brenda L. Griffith, 9 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

In response to recent developments, the immediate family has chosen to keep the funeral services private in order to protect the health of the public.  However, we will be livestreaming the funeral service on Monday, May 11, 2020 at 4:30 pm on our Facebook page (click here) and his obituary page.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake or the SPCA.