Charles Lloyd Griffith

Charles Lloyd Griffith died May 23, 2023 aged 82 in Wichita Falls surrounded by his wife and children. He is survived by his brothers, Louis and Marty, wife, Linda, daughters, Lori LaShomb (Rickey), Amy Tyson (Vince), and Becky Jones (Kemp), as well his grandkids, Keila Mattiza (Justin), Matt Tyson, Michael LaShomb (Lauren), Drew Tyson, Devon Bradley (Brandon), Blake Jones (Tori), Kate Tyson, Abby Tyson, Brooke Jones, Kamryn Jones, and great grandkids, Wyatt Bradley, Landreigh Bradley, Lincoln LaShomb, Holden LaShomb, and Hadleigh Mattiza.

Born August 17, 1940 in Haskell, Texas to parents Lloyd and Wilma Dean Griffith, Charles was the oldest of four brothers. Growing up in West Texas, he left the family farm in 1958 to attend Texas Tech University where he earned a B.S. in Agronomy. While studying in Lubbock, Charles met Linda Joyce Hawkins, who was attending Hardin Simmons in Abilene with Charles' cousin Joann. Linda and Charles exchanged letters for a year until he finally proposed in 1964. They soon moved back to Benjamin to start farming and a family of their own.

After farming for many years, Charles and Linda moved to Lubbock where Charles joined his alma mater and helped raise his growing number of grandchildren. Never far from his roots, he was an avid gardener who enjoyed sharing his knowledge of plants and the bounty of his garden with anyone who'd listen. After retiring in Benjamin, Charles was known for hosting family and friends at his backyard pool, where he'd proudly cannonball off the diving board.

Those who wish to pay their respects may visit Smith Family Funeral Homes, Knox City for a viewing on Thursday, May 25 from 6-7pm. Charles Griffith's funeral will be held at Benjamin Baptist Church on Friday, May 26, at 10am. Burial will follow at the Benjamin Cemetery under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Knox City.

Memorials can be made in Charles' name to: American Alzheimers Association, American Diabetes Association and Hospice of Wichita Falls.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.smithfamilyfh.com.