of Elaine, AR
November 7, 1957 - August 20, 2024
Mark Griffith, age 66, of Elaine, Arkansas left his earthly home Tuesday, August 20, 2024 after a short battle from complications due to AML. Mark was born Thursday, November 7, 1957 to the late Charles R. Griffith and Kathleen Williamson Griffith. He farmed most of his life with his family. He enjoyed many things, but his pride and joy were his grandchildren. Life began when they came along. They all had him wrapped around their fingers.
Mark is survived by his wife of forty-six years, Tina Griffith; son Josh Griffith (Tara) of Modoc, Arkansas; daughter, Amber Garrison (Brock) of Elaine, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Eden Garrison, Dane Garrison and Knox Griffith; mother, Kathleen Griffith of Elaine; brothers, Mike Griffith of Elaine, Phillip Griffith (Sandi) of Alligator, Mississippi; three nephews; one great niece; three great nephews; mother-in-law, Marifred Sellers; brother-in-law, Bo Sellers and special friend, Nancy Corder.
He is preceded in death by his father, Charles R. Griffith; sister-in-law, Susie Griffith and father-in-law, Charles E. Sellers.
Pallbearers will be Griff Griffith, Dusty Griffith, Drew Griffith, Joey Quinn, Gene Johnson and Allen Dell Coates.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Tony Silva, Ronnie Loeschner, Mike Montgomery and Larry Hardy.
A funeral service for Mark Griffith will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2024 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Helena, Arkansas. A visitation will be held prior to the service at 10:00 a.m. Brother Nathan Gorman will officiate. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in West Helena, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lighthouse Baptist Church in Mellwood, Arkansas, Desoto School to the girls track and basketball team or charity of your choice.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, Arkansas (870)-572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.
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28 Condolence(s)
Becky Allman
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Tina, I was so sorry to hear about your loss! My prayers are with you and your family!
Linda Dunlap
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Tina was so shocked when I saw this. Just remember I’m thinking about and praying for you and your family. Ever need me just call 870-816-0112.
John Henry Jones
Monday, August 26, 2024
Tina it just broke my heart when I read your post on Facebook. Mark was such a great man and he will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him. I prayed and prayed for Mark to be restored to perfect health. God actually answered my prayers but not in the way I was expecting Him to answer. Mark is now perfectly healed and never to be sick again. I pray that God will wrap His loving arms around you and the entire family during these difficult times and days as the reality sets in and you don’t know which way to turn. I pray that God’s grace and mercy will be sufficient to cover you.
Keith & Tricia Pullum
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Prayers for comfort and peace in your hearts.
Doris James
Saturday, August 24, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
George Gates
Saturday, August 24, 2024
So sorry for y’all’s loss. Although it has been many years since I had seen Mark, he was was always friendly. My prayers are with you!
Tina Wages
Friday, August 23, 2024
Tina my heart goes out to you and your family! I’m so sorry for your loss. I pray for peace and comfort in the days to come. Will continue to pray for you and your beautiful family! Big hugs and sending lots of love your way!
Jimmy & Mary J Jones
Friday, August 23, 2024
You will be missed our dear friend
Lonna McHugh
Friday, August 23, 2024
I send my heartfelt condolences to the Griffith family. Mark was my classmate at DeSoto and remembering him brings a smile to my face. He was always very kind and friendly.
Keeping your family in my prayers.
Steve Jones
Friday, August 23, 2024
My prayers are with the family. Hung out with him and Bill Ridge. He will be missed
Jennifer Sellers Allison
Friday, August 23, 2024
I am so sad at Mark's passing. I don't remember not knowing him. We grew up together, having so much fun skiing on Old River and frog gigging through the summers. So many good memories. He was a good, kind and caring person. Tina, Richard and I will keep you and the family in our hearts and prayers. We love you.
Lynette Burt Murphy
Friday, August 23, 2024
Tina, Amber, Josh, Kat and family:
I am so sorry to see the loss of Mark. He was always so much fun. My thoughts, prayers and love are with each of you.
Clois & Diris Perkins & family
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Tina and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you.
Clois, Doris
Lisa, Leslie & Les
Thelma Watson (Topcat)
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Praying for you all strength my our Lord and Savior ease your heavy burden love you Mrs Tina
Jessica Tolar
Thursday, August 22, 2024
We are so sadden to hear of Mr.Mark’s passing. He loved his family well! We will be praying for y’all in the days ahead as y’all navigate this new normal.
Al Gordon
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Will always have fond memories of Mark from our days at DeSoto School. He was always kind, cordial and dependable. It was a pleasure to graduate with him in our Class of ‘76!
My heart goes out to all of his family.
Bill Cremeen
Thursday, August 22, 2024
So sorry to hear of Mark's passing. I first met Mark 54 years ago, when we started Jr. High football practice. He was a good one. Got a long with everybody, had a good sense of humor, and always had an interesting take on things. My prayers go out to Mark's family. May the Lord wrap his loving arms around all of you, and take your pain away.
Mark and Sonya Coco
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Tina and family,
May God bless you all and give you strength through these tough days/nights. We love you all.
Linda and Jimmy Victory
Thursday, August 22, 2024
We are so sorry for your loss. Mark was a good man, a good father and a good grandfather. I know he will be missed by all!
Lana and Joey Quinn
Thursday, August 22, 2024
No way to express our feelings for your loss. Y'all have been in our lives since early marriage, having kids and empty nests! Mark was a true friend and a great Husband, Dad and granddad ! We love y'all and will be praying for you as the days to come will be hard. Your faith will pull you through as the Holy Spirit gives you peace and your friends will be here for you to lean on! Love You All! Mark will be missed by us all .
Sheila Carter
Thursday, August 22, 2024
I was blessed to meet Mark and Tina through his daughter Amber and grand daughter Eden. He was an amazing supporter of his family and a loving father and grandfather.
May God wrap his family in grace and healing and give them strength to continue as he would wish.
Prayers and love to all of you.
Bill Ridge
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Mark was a dear friend! I enjoyed spending many weekends in Elaine with the Griffiths. What good times we had and lasting memories. Mark was always the common sense, logical one of the group of us in high school. My heart felt condolences and prayers go out to the Griffith Family. Continued prayers of comfort and understanding for Ms Kathleen, Mike, Phillip, Tina, his children and grandchildren.
Tara Brown
Thursday, August 22, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss!’ Praying for peace and comfort in the coming days!!
Mary Welch Hacker
Thursday, August 22, 2024
My heart breaks for this family. More than friends, a family which I loved very much. My prayers lifted up for all
Never heard any unkind word about Mark. He will truly be missed by those who knew him.
Brenda Snowden Buchanan
Thursday, August 22, 2024
So sorry Tina, Josh & amber for y’alls loss I know mark most of my life he was and amazing guy he would give your the shirt of his back if anyone needed it, he was a loving husband, dad & granddad to those grand babies, he loved each and everyone of yall wijr his whole heart, just keep his r memory your heart and those grand babies heart, just remember you can always talk to him and he will hear you no mater what, love y’all always
Jo Ann Knight Newell
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Tina & family. Prayers for each of you. Mark was always special to me since
His days as a youth at the Elaine Methodist church. Lots of memories. I know u all will miss him terribly. GOD bless you.
Micky and Lisa Young
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Mark has a wonderful legacy and will be greatly missed . We love you Tina and sweet family.
Alan Kirk
Thursday, August 22, 2024
I grew up mostly in the Chicagoland area and wasn't able to spend much time with you. But when I did, I always felt your warmth and acceptance. And I knew you were a good man, a good son, father, brother and so on. God Bless you and your family - your good legacy will live on in your children and you will be missed. Love, Alan, Sandy & Aaron Kirk - and from all your extended family here in Chicago.