- Vernon J. Griffis -
June 4, 1923 - January 31, 2001
Veterans Field of Honor

Benton, AR - Vernon J. Griffis, 77, passed away January 31, 2001.  He was  born in Pleasant Plains, Arkansas.  Mr. Griffis served in five campaigns with the Army 35th Infantry during WWII.  He was a lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge in Pleasant Plains, Arkansas.  Mr. Griffis was a retired carpenter and was former president of the Carpenters Union, San Diego, California.  His parents, Leonard and Nellie Griffis, sister, Mina Griffis and brother Manuel Griffis, preceded him in death.

Survivors:  His wife of 49 years, Ethel Bailey Griffis, Benton; sons and daughters-in-law, John "Stump" and Georgia Griffis of Little Rock, Sheldon and Donna Griffis of Benton; brothers, Bonnie Griffis, Shelby Griffis, Batesville; Sister, Lila Mae Hays, Pleasant Plains; grandchildren, Christi Griffis, Joey Griffis, Kelly Griffis Jordan, Lucus Henley and Elizabeth Griffis.

Funeral services:  Saturday, February 3, 2001, at Ashby Funeral Home Chapel.  Mr. Griffis will be cremated.  There will be a 1:00 p.m. graveside service on Monday, February 5, 2001, at Pinecrest Memorial Park.  V.F.W. Post 2278 of Hot Springs will hold military honors.

Vernon with sons John and Sheldon.
Photo taken in 1958 in Lemon Grove,
California, where they resided.

This page dedicated to the memory of Vernon J. Griffis
By John & Georgia Griffis