Charles J. Griffith

Charles “Chuck” J. Griffith, 82, of Westerville, OH, passed away on May 3, 2023. Chuck was an avid Auburn Tigers fan, having graduated from Auburn University in 1966 with a degree in Building Construction, after transferring from Purdue University. Following his graduation from college, he was called to serve his country as an engineer during the Vietnam War in the Army Corps of Engineers. Chuck spent time in Olean, NY and Springfield, MA honing his engineering and construction craft. He eventually relocated to Westerville, OH to take a job with Fling Engineering. After leaving Fling Engineering, he started his own successful home remodeling business, Griffith Construction. Upon his retirement, he, and his wife Mary, spent winters in North Carolina at their beloved beach home on Holden Beach. They could often be found entertaining friends and family on their deck, having afternoon cocktails, playing a game of Triominos and laughing and sharing stories. When not enjoying time on the deck, Chuck could be found spending hours with his beloved dogs Tess and Molly, throwing tennis balls on the beach and enjoying the sun, or continuing his love of building engineering and fixing things around the house. Chuck was born in Ft. Wayne, IN and is predeceased by parents Charles and Helen Griffith, of Ft. Wayne, IN. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Mary (Staver) Griffith; children Bryan (Cyndy) Griffith of Dublin, OH, Bryce (Alissa) Griffith, of Lewis Center, OH, and Kevin (Amy) Griffith, of Westerville, OH. Chuck was also a proud and devoted “Papa” to 6 grandchildren, Ellen, Charlotte, Taylor, Brody, Cooper and Aubrey, and could often be found cheering them on from the sidelines and bleachers during their sporting and academic events. Chuck is also survived by his 4 loving brothers Bill (Betty Jo) Griffith of Indianapolis, IN, Jim (Nancy) Griffith, of Mooreland, IN, John (Sue) Griffith, of Goodrich, MI, and Greg Griffith, of Orlando, FL. Friends may pay respects at the Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home, 515 High St., Worthington, OH 43085, on Tuesday, May 9 from 1-3 pm and 6-8 pm with a Memorial Service to be held Wednesday, May 10th at 10 am, also at the funeral home. Please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com to send condolences and share memories.

Charles J. Griffith

July 1, 1940 - May 3, 2023