Michael D. Griffith Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Michael D. Griffith (Lima, Ohio), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Michael left this world on May 9, 2026 at the age of 74, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clyde Griffith Jr. and Belle Griffith (Bowman); his stepmother Dolly Griffith; his sister Roseanna Felice; his son Aaron Griffith; and his stepson Jimmy Franks (Nancy Franks Griffith).
He is survived by: his wife Nancy Franks; his brother Dr. Douglas Griffith (Mary Ann); his children, Nathan Griffith (Lisa), Amy Hoffer (Kyle) and Abigail Griffith (Eric Reinke); his stepchildren, Tina Sulzmann (Tom) and Michael Franks; his daughter-in-law Rian Layman; his grandchildren, Arielle Presson (Wade), Chloe Pieczko (Stephen), Delaney Hoffer (Khi Fields), Emma Hoffer (Isaac Twedell), Kaleb Hoffer, Asher Hoffer, Noah Griffith, Hannah Griffith, Jayce Hauenstein (Ashlynn Boeke), Samarra Zapata, Elias Zapata, Samantha Griffith (Neko Muniz), Olivia Griffith (Joshua Fox), Brooke Tucker and Jonathan Tucker; and his great grandchildren, Mia, Myles Pieczko, Magnus, Valerie Fox and Gianna.
Visitation was held on Friday, May 15th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Shawnee Chapel (1170 Shawnee Rd, Lima, OH 45805). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 16th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
Memorial contributions may be made in Dr. Griffith's name to the Elm Street Church of the Nazarene, 300 W. Elm St, Lima, OH 45801.
