In Loving Memory of Gary Lee Griffey
Born May 15, 1951 – Died September 26, 2025
Gary Lee Griffey was born in Grundy, Virginia, 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.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Pastor Tony will officiate the service. He welcomes comments from friends and loved ones at the appropriate time. If you would like to share something but prefer not to speak at the podium, you may email him your remarks using the Email button below.
A meal will follow at 4:00 p.m. If you would like to join the meal, please RSVP using the button below so the family can prepare enough food.
For those who wish to attend virtually, a Zoom option will be available. You can email Don using the Zoom button below to receive the link and instructions for joining by phone or computer.
He will be cremated.
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