In Loving Memory of Gary Lee Griffey

Born May 15, 1951 – Died September 26, 2025

Gary Lee Griffey was born in Biggs, Kentucky, and he died peacefully at his home. He was the son of Holland Griffey and Berniece (Hackney), and later Jetti (Taylor) Griffey, who helped raise him. He is survived by his children, Don Griffey and Dusty Griffey; grandchildren Dylan Back, Amber (Griffey) Coffman, and Ashley (Griffey) Young; and great-grandchildren Sophia Young, Adeline Young, Kingston Coffman, and Ryker Coffman. His sisters Patty (Griffey) Tucker and Jan (Griffey) McClure, and his half-brothers Keven Griffey and Wesley Griffey also survive him. He was preceded in death by his birth parents and his wife, Carolyn Rose (Nichols) Griffey.

Gary worked many years at New Paris Creamery and was a proud member of the Teamsters Union before retiring. He was known for fishing, playing horseshoes, fixing what was broken, and showing up to help when others needed it.

In the last years of his life, Gary attended St. Marks Church in Goshen with his son Don. His faith was quiet, like the rest of him. He believed in action more than words, kindness without fuss, and humility in all things. To his family, he was the one who called everyone “honey.” To friends and neighbors, he was the one who gave of himself without asking anything in return.

He will be cremated. A celebration of life will be held at a later date, and his family will share those details when they are set.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Marks Methodist Church in Goshen.

“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more.” — Revelation 21:4