Roger Griffith

Roger Griffith, 96, of Sanford, NC went to be with his Savior on October 5, 2024. He was born in Breathitt County, KY on March 14, 1928 to the late William Goble Griffith and Flossie Mae Callahan.

He is survived by his stepdaughter Linda Carol Sloan (Benny Sloan), his granddaughter Cherise S. Jones (Walt Jones), and great-granddaughter Claire Jones. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Gladys Kelly, son William “Bill” Roger Griffith, and three siblings: Hazel G. Kallendorf, John Griffith, and Blackburn Griffith.

Roger lived in KY until he was seventeen years old. He attended Houston Mission School and was baptized at the Mission on March 26, 1944. In August 1947, he joined the Army. He received his basic training at Fort Knox, KY then went to Fort Benning, GA for Airborne training. After finishing training in 1948, he came to Fort Bragg, NC and served with the 82nd Airborne Division and later in the 187th  Airborne Combat Regiment. All total he made 165 jumps, two of which were behind enemy lines in Korea. He retired from the military in September 1967. He (known as “Sarge") retired from Heins Telephone Company after working there 19 years. As a retiree, he built a small engine repair business and worked from home.

Roger’s family is grateful for faithful caregivers who made it possible for Roger to remain at home: Rhonda Womack, Brenda Womack, Kay Tolman, Christie Tolman, Tina Porter,  Veronica Martin, Sharhonda Larden, and Marsha Epps.

The funeral services will be at Moore Union Christian Church on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM with Rev. David Yarborough officiating with the assistance of a military chaplain.  The family will meet in the church fellowship hall at 1:00 PM immediately prior to the funeral service. The burial will follow in the church cemetery with full military honors. 

The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers of Amedisys Hospice for the compassionate care they provided to Roger.

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