Lewis Martin Griffin was born on March 8, 1932 in Dalhart, Texas and passed away on December 10, 2021 in Torrance, California. He graduated from Grand Junction High School and attended Mesa Junior College, New Mexico University and Colorado University before being drafted in 1954. Griff served 3 years in the Army earning the rank of Corporal before being honorably discharged in 1957. On October 3, 1954, he married the love of his life, Betty Joan Meyn in Grand Junction, Colorado.
After completing his Bachelor of Science degree in Physics at the University of El Paso in 1960, Griff spent over 28 years with Hughes Aircraft Company beginning as an Engineer and retiring as a manager. He was a member of the American Legion and volunteered with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. Griff was a long time member of the Los Verdes Golf Club and charter member of the Los Verdes Senior Golf group.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan and is survived by sons, Scott (Kim) and David, grandsons, Conor, Kenneth and Sean, great grandson Abel and great granddaughter Kiana.
Following a celebration of Life on February 1, 2022, interment will be at the Los Angeles National Cemetery with military honors on February 2, 2022. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army or the charity of your choice.
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