Funeral service will be held at 12:30, Friday, August 20, 2010 at Collier-Butler Chapel for Mr. Charles Robert “Pete” Griffith, 86, of Gadsden, who passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2010. Rev Matt Griffith will officiate with burial to follow at Forrest Cemetery. Collier-Butler Funeral and Cremation Services directing.
Pete was a graduate of Gadsden High School and was an Army veteran of WWII. He later retired from Goodyear with 37 years of service. He was a member of 1st United Methodist Church of Gadsden.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Griffith; son, Charlie Griffith; and sister, Sarah Israel.
Pete is survived his daughter, Emilie (Jimmy) McKee; grandchildren, Tim (Melissa) McKee, Katie (Dustin) Davenport, Amanda Jones; and 5 great grandchildren.
The family will accept flowers or memorials may be made to Manna, P.O. Box 1623 Gadsden AL 35902.
The family wishes to express special thanks to The Meadows and Hope Hospice.
The family will be accepting friends 1 hour prior to service Friday, August 20, 2010 at the funeral home.
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