William Elery Griffis Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of William Elery Griffis of Lake Butler, Florida, who passed away on June 27, 2025, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Elery Griffis to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Sidney Griffis and Nettie Rosier Griffis; and his siblings, Annie Overstreet Depew, Ona Mae Yarborough, Raleigh Griffis, Lorenza Griffis, Lois Griffis, Maude Dobson, Berla Traylor, Della Dinkla and Vivian Breckenridge.
He is survived by: his wife Katheryne Arnold Griffis; his children, Anita Thomas (Terry Joe) of Lake Butler, Carolyn Parrish (Allen) of Lake Butler and Darrell Griffis (Elizabeth) of Lake Butler; his grandchildren, Anisha Waters (Paul), Josh Thomas (Becky), Branden Parrish (Chelsea), Brittney McGee (Travis), Austin Thomas (Katie), Kyle Parrish (Taylor), Seth Parrish (Brittany), Lane Griffis, Luke Griffis and Lyndee Griffis; and his great grandchildren, Baler Waters, Saige Waters, Gracelyn McGee, Brayden Parrish, Beclyn Parrish, Kylee Thomas, Ryleigh Croft, Hagen Thomas, Hudson Thomas, Noah Thomas, Ember Parrish, Hardee Parrish and Creek Waters. He is also survived by loving nieces and nephews, and many more family members and friends.
