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Services: Saturday June 28, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Richwood Church of Christ Add to Google Calendar

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Life-long Richwood resident Richard Albert Griffith, 90, died on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at his Kinney Pike home after a short illness. Richard was born November 6, 1934, and raised by parents Harry and Hazel Holt Griffith on their Route 47 farm near Richwood. His brother, Stanley Griffith (Mary) resides in Venice, Florida. His sister, Bette Michael, preceded him in death. Her husband, Larry Michael, survives in Marysville. Richard graduated from Richwood High School in 1952. He married his high school sweetheart, Doris Shoup, on November 18, 1956, in the First United Methodist Church, Richwood. The couple soon bought their Kinney Pike farm and resided there for 68 years. The farm was eventually named the B-Bar-B Farm after daughters Bethany Gwynn (John) of Newark, Ohio, Barbara Sullivan (Randy) of West Mansfield and Belinda Nauman (Brian) of Richwood. “Favorite” grandchildren are Benjamin Richard Nauman (Molly) and Breanna Jackson (Marvin). Great-grandchildren include Bruin Richard, Annaleigh and Griffin Nauman, Beckleigh and Marshall Jackson, who called him “Moon Pie.” Richard loved his family above all, except his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Richard was a member of the Richwood Church of Christ, where he served as a Deacon, Elder and Trustee. He was baptized by immersion on December 31, 1967. He enjoyed being a part of the Young at Heart group. Richard bought Griffith Carpet Shoppe on Blagrove Street in 1971 and was a generous donor for many community events. He loved being a salesman. He also sold cars at Vernon Thomas Chevrolet and was honored in Ohio as a top salesman of Chevrolets and Oldsmobiles. His first salesman job was at Schaffner Furniture in Marion. Living on the farm and taking care of it was a job he loved. He maintained a large garden and often gave his vegetables to neighbors and friends. As President of the Richwood Fair Board for over 20 years, he worked hard year-round to make the fair fun and safe for all. He was selected as Grand Marshall for the Fair Parade in 2004. That year, Governor Bob Taft presented Richard with the Fair Supporter Award. Richard loved the harness horses he raised and raced at county fairs, Scioto Downs, Miami Valley and Northfield racetracks.  His horses set records at various tracks around the area, and he owned over 30 horses. He loved traveling to the races with his family. He also was a starter in the Clair Baker Starting Gate as a young man. He was a member of the United States Trotting Association, The Ohio Harness Horsemen Association and the Richwood Matinee Club. Playing euchre, bid euchre and pinochle was a favorite leisure activity. Richard played golf and achieved a hole-in-one. He was in the Richwood Lions Club, served as President of the Richwood-North Union Alumni Association, and played the spoons in the Richwood Civic Center Kitchen Band. Richard was inducted into the North Union Wall of Pride in 2013. He spent many evenings at NU sports events to support his daughters and grandchildren. In high school, Richard was an outstanding athlete in football, basketball and track and held several records and ran in the State Track Meet.  In 1961, he was presented with the Richwood High School Alumni Association Award for remarkable achievements as “one of the most outstanding athletes to play for Richwood High School in Football, Basketball and Track.” He was president of FFA and performed in the class plays. He raised sheep and steers for 4-H and was a counselor at 4-H Camp. He was in Junior Leadership. Richard served in the Army in Korea. He played football for the I CORP and was able to travel to Guam and Japan with the team. He played for the Hunt Milling Company Basketball team and was a football referee as a young man. Richard and Doris loved to travel the United States and in Europe but also enjoyed camping with friends and family and using their pontoon boat at Indian Lake. While wintering in Crystal Lake Village in Wauchula, Florida, for 33 years, he made many close friends. It was there he learned to play bocce ball, and his prowess earned him the nickname King Richard. He also played shuffleboard and horseshoes on the CLV traveling team. In Florida, he attended the First Christian Church. Funeral services will be held Saturday June 28, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Richwood Church of Christ on Sivey Road. Pastor Craig Bradds will officiate.   Burial will follow at the Claibourne Cemetery. Friends may call Friday from 4-7 pm at the church. The Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home is assisting the family. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Memorial Gifts may be made to LifeWise Academy (North Union) or Richwood Church of Christ. Either donation can be sent to Richwood Church of Christ at 29063 Sivey Road, Richwood, Ohio 43344. Directions to Claibourne Cemetery Directions to Richwood Church of Christ  (website) Florist Login

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Condolences       to #1 from: Christie Henderson Hunter Richwood Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM Prayers for the family. Richard was a great Euchre player, friendly disposition and a good guy. He will be missed. 🙏 #2 from: Rita Lou Rubeck Headington Parker Richwood, Ohio Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM My sincere sympathy to Doris and family.  Never forget the many wonderful memories.  Each of you are in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Richard. #3 from: Roy and Carol Barr LaRue Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM Belinda Brian and family Roy and I are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you #4 from: Rona Penix   Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM My prayers and thoughts are with you! Sympathy to  all the family.🙏May God be with you! #5 from: Scott and Tracy Martino Prospect Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! Richard was a wonderful man. We enjoyed spending time with him throughout the years. He will be greatly missed. #6 from: Sally Corbett Huron Ohio Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 2:54 PM My thoughts and prayers are with Doris and family. I have so many fond memories of Richard while I was growing up on Kinney Pike. Thinking of you Brian and Belinda such a wonderful father and so many wonderful memories! Sending you our love. #7 from: Lavone Eastman Mt. Victory, Ohio Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM I'm so sorry to hear this. My sympathy and prayers go out to his family. #8 from: Matthew Craig Scottsburg, IN Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM From day one, Richard was always one of my biggest fans although we disagreed a few times I loved him dearly. I know how much he loved you all. We will keep you all in our prayers. Richard and Doris were such a blessing to our family. Many conversations, many memories and I will miss those fresh strawberries. Love to all of you. Matthew, Farah and the kids. #9 from: Lynne Ledley Richwood Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM My thoughts and prayers have been with your family during his illness and his passing. He will be greatly missed in our community, the fair and our church. #10 from: Harley and Charlene Jolliff Richwood, Ohio Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 3:46 PM So very sorry to hear that Richard passed. We have great memories from our many years of harness racing. #11 from: John Griffith Milan, OH Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 3:51 PM Richard thank you for all of your consideration, love, and support throughout my life. You were a wonderful individual who achieved many goals that inspires others to achieve such success as well. I remember the skateboard you gave me for Christmas, it was a beautiful gift one that I still remember very well. One of my favorite memories from my childhood. A life well lived, a wonderful man. Rest in peace Richard! #12 from: Debbie Besst Rowland Galena, OH Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM My thoughts and prayers are with the Griffith Family. Take care. #13 from: Bruce and Becky Beery Richwood Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 4:08 PM Our deepest sympathy to all. An amazing and inspiring man. Loved watching him in the kitchen band playing for those in the nursing homes! Remember all the good times and keep them close to your heart . #14 from: Tom Ross Richwood Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 4:08 PM I am so sorry for your loss. Junior and I loved when Richard would stop by the shop and check on us. Lot's of good memories here at the shop and playing Euchre with him at the Red Barn. He will be missed. Tom Sr. #15 from: Ernie & Eldonna Holt McKinniss Edison, Ohio Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM Doris and family our condolences go to you. Richard was a great person always with a smile. RIP Richard Ernie and Eldonna Holt McKinniss #16 from: Gail DeGood-Guy & Tom Guy  Richwood Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 4:43 PM Doris and family.  We are truly sorry for your loss of Richard.  We both want to remember Richard who served our country as an Army Veteran.  I personally remember him best when he worked with my dad at Vernon Thomas.  May God watch over you all during this most difficult time.   #17 from: Anita Woodruff Pataskala, IH Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM Dear Beth and Family, So very sorry for your loss. It looks like your dad lived a very fulfilling life. #18 from: Rick & Julie Ross Richwood Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 5:11 PM Sending our thoughts and prayers to all of Richard’s family. I played basketball in the back store room of the carpet shop for years with Griff. Rick always enjoyed playing cards with him.  So many fun memories. He will be truly missed by us. #19 from: Jim & Judy Gerguson Deland Florida Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM Sorry to hear about"Carpet Griff". One of Richwoods best. Trained a few horses for him. Condolences to Doris. #20 from: Pat and Mike Hamilton Sebring, Florida Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 5:17 PM Griffith family We were sorry to hear about Dicks passing. So much in the 8bituary, I did not know about his accomplishments. You have our deepest sympathy. Pat and Mike Hamilton #21 from: Roy and Carol Barr LaRue Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 5:51 PM Belinda Brian and family Roy and I are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you #22 from: Merry Northrup Smith Richwood Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM We are sorry to hear of Richard’s passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.   Joe & Merry Smith #23 from: Kelly Edgar   Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 6:37 PM Belinda and family, I am so sorry for  the loss of your wonderful father, grandfather and great grandfather.  Cherish your memories as I know you will.  Please know that I’m praying for all of you and many hugs. #24 from: Kim and Brent Chapman Richwood Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 6:51 PM Our sympathies and prayers to all of Dick's family. His life was a life well lived. Brent shared that every Sunday after church Dick would find him and shake his hand and always with a big smile. May all your wonderful memories help soothe your grief. #25 from: Frank  shamblin 72248abc@gmail.com Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM Worked with him and Tommy De Good at Vernon Thomas Chevrolet. Great guy. #26 from: Jeff and Pam Webb Richwood Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 7:27 PM We send our deepest condolences to you all. Richard has truly left a legacy for his wonderful family. I remember well when he and my father Ray Webb both worked for Vernon Thomas. I received many free basketball 🏀 lessons from Richard at my parents home of 301 Grove Street. Richard was always willing to play a little one on one. Later I was blessed to serve with him at the Richwood Church of Christ. So many wonderful memories of this man and the love he had for the Lord, his wife, his girls, their husbands,  and grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. I praise God today knowing he finished this race well. We’re praying for you all in the days ahead. In Christ love Jeff and Pam #27 from: Maureen Welch- Joe Albert Marion Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 8:10 PM Sending condolences to the Griffith family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers #28 from: Karen Foet Pierce,FL 34945 Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 8:32 PM Doris, and Girls and family, Sorry to read of Richard's passing. Prayers for all. #29 from: Dan and Darlene Foos Richwood, Ohio Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 8:33 PM We send our sympathy to Doris and the entire family, may God bless and comfort you all. #30 from: Lisa McNamee   Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 8:35 PM Love & Prayers to the whole family. Richard was one of my favorite people. Richard & Doris supported all the girls sports and I felt privileged to be part of that. Richard also gave me a nickname of Brown Shoes during my Softball days. He called me that every time I seen him ever since then. I will miss him but thankful for lots of great memories. Love You All. #31 from: Marilyn Coleman Richwood Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 8:46 PM Doris and family, I enjoyed you and your family.  The young at heart group was a lot of fun. Peace and love to you all. #32 from: Pam Jerew Simpson   Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 9:09 PM To Barb and all of the family so sorry for the loss of your dad. He will be missed at ball games and the fair. Hope the best for all the family and the up-and-coming days. #33 from: Pete & Pam Peters Newport News, VA Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 9:38 PM Doris and family, we were saddened to hear of Richard’s passing. He was a wonderful, kind man. We had many wonderful times together at the Richwood Civic Center. All our fun times with the kitchen band and other activities there. He was a good spoon player. We had good discussions about the Bible. His love for God, family and friends shone brightly. Our loss is Heaven’s gain. May God comfort your hearts during this difficult time. #34 from: Jay veach Florida Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 10:05 PM My love and prayers for the entire family. Richard was  always a great owner and friend to me. We shared so many memories, thank you so much Richard. Rest in peace my friend. #35 from: Jennifer Jones Richwood Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 10:47 PM I'm so terribly sorry for your families loss. He was such a good man.  I remember how he used to get Grandma Martha all fired up about her canning peaches for the fair.   #36 from: Sandy(Callahan) Guider Marion, Ohio Thu, Jun 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM Barbara & family, I was so sorry to see that your Father has passed away.  Although it’s been awhile since we’ve been in touch, I remember how close you were to your family so I’m sure this is heart breaking for all of you. Please know that I am thinking of you and will sincerely include you in my prayers. #37 from: terry everly   Thu, Jun 26, 2025 at 12:47 AM prayers for the family.he was a great guy. i did odd jobs for dick at the carpet shop and played basketball in the back. he always called me string bean because he said i reminded him of the guy from hee haw. #38 from: Tom & Annette Chapman Marysville,Ohio Thu, Jun 26, 2025 at 6:34 AM We are so very sorry for your loss. Praying for peace. #39 from: Traci Hoffman West Mansfield Thu, Jun 26, 2025 at 6:42 AM My deepest sympathy to the family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs #40 from: Joe and Marty Speyer   Thu, Jun 26, 2025 at 7:55 AM Our deepest condolences to you and your family from your neighbors and the Speyer clan. #41 from: Julie Welsh Wisma Richwood, OH Thu, Jun 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM Doris, Beth, Barb, Belinda, and families, I am very sorry for your loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May you find comfort in each other, happy memories, and God's love. #42 from: Suzanne Patterson Richwood Thu, Jun 26, 2025 at 8:22 AM My prayers are for all of you at this time. It was always a joy to be around Richard and Doris. The Kitchen Band days hold great memories for me and always bring a smile. Richard will be remembered for his unfailing commitment to his community and his love for his wonderful family. #43 from: Dave and Deb Tevis Clayton Marion, Ohio Thu, Jun 26, 2025 at 8:41 AM Doris and Families, First and foremost, your Husband, Dad, and Grandfather was very well respected in the community. His faith and lifestyle spoke volumes, as written. Now is the time to celebrate his full life and legacy. Thank you for sharing Richard with us. Sending you all love and strength. God Bless. ❤️ Dave and Deb Tevis Clayton #44 from: Tom and Dawn Landry Swanton OH Thu, Jun 26, 2025 at 9:04 AM Sending caring thoughts and prayers to all of you as you celebrate King Richard #45 from: Phyllis Speyer Garner, NC Thu, Jun 26, 2025 at 10:50 AM Prayers for you Doris and your family during this difficult time.   #46 from: Terry and Maureen Ladd Venice FL Thu, Jun 26, 2025 at 12:11 PM It would take most of us several lifetimes to have as much enjoyment and make as many contributions to the world as Richard did. We're thankful for the times we spent with him and Doris. Always a smile and the possibility of a euchre game! Love and our deepest sympathy to Doris and the Griffith family. #47 from: Leona Munsie Nova Scotia Canada Thu, Jun 26, 2025 at 12:11 PM Former Friend from the Park. Spent a lot of time stopping to talk to Richard during some of my walks around the Park. He was a fantastic man and I learned a lot from him and his wife Doris. So sorry to hear he passed away. My condolences to the family and friends especially Dick Davis. #48 from: Tom and Ruby Gwynn   Thu, Jun 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM Deepest sympathy goes out to the Griffith family. Richard was an asset to the community and brought many smiles to my face after having conversations with him.. our heartfelt prayers go out to you all. Tom and Ruby. #49 from: Ruby Gwynn   Thu, Jun 26, 2025 at 6:42 PM Heartfelt prayers you and your way to  Doris and all the Family may God’s loving hand, comfort you all. Much love, Ruby Gwynn, and family♥️ #50 from: Joyce Taylor Lombardy, ON, Canada Thu, Jun 26, 2025 at 7:08 PM Sorry to hear of Richard's passing.  He will be missed at Crystal Lake.  As we all  get older, it is very sad to learn of someone's passing after spending numerous winters playing games, partying, etc. with them. #51 from: Sally Corbett Huron Ohio Thu, Jun 26, 2025 at 7:48 PM My thoughts and prayers are with Doris and family. I have so many fond memories of Richard while I was growing up on Kinney Pike. Thinking of you Brian and Belinda such a wonderful father and so many wonderful memories! Sending you our love. #52 from: Gary Glass Richwood Oh Thu, Jun 26, 2025 at 10:10 PM Doris and families: I am so sorry to hear about Richard and you have my deepest sympathy. He was a great friend and a joy to be around. He will be truly missed. You will be in my prayers. #53 from: Gray & Deborah Thompson Gladys Virginia Fri, Jun 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM We are so sorry to hear of Richard's passing. We loved spending time with him, as well as with John and Beth while we were at Crystal Lake Village. He will be missed so much. Prayers for your family. #54 from: Craig and Deb Billings North Carolina Fri, Jun 27, 2025 at 10:17 AM Richard was a wonderful friend and we will miss him dearly!!  We celebrate what a wonderful person he was and the fond memories will always be with us.  He was a people person who warmed up to everyone he came into contact with.  We will miss his signature laugh and his competitive spirit.  We hope to see him again on that bocce court in the sky. #55 from: Steve @ Carissa Davis Richwood, Ohio Fri, Jun 27, 2025 at 1:06 PM Sorry for your loss. Dad worked for Richard at the Carpet shop and he enjoyed his time he spent with him.   #56 from: Charlotte Markley The Villages, FL Fri, Jun 27, 2025 at 5:13 PM What a wonderful life Doris and Richard have had and have such a fun loving family.  I am so glad that I got to visit with them in the past year. They have always been special friends to me. They were the euchre king and queen and enjoyed every game.  Richard will be missed but such wonderful memories he leaves for his family and friends.

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