Re: Bob Smith LM 716 -- Vietnam Security Police Association, Inc. (USAF)

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Date Posted: Sun, Jun 19 2016, 5:31:47 PDT
Author: Sam Lewis
Author Host/IP: pool-108-4-183-119.ronkva.east.verizon.net / 108.4.183.119
Subject: Re: Bob Smith LM 716
In reply to: Sam Lewis 's message, "Bob Smith LM 716" on Sun, Jun 19 2016, 5:28:52 PDT

Robert Harold Griffith, Msgt, USAF (Ret.) (75) passed away on 17, June, 2016, at Dayton, OH, VA Hospice.

Bob was born 12, December 1949 in Prenter, Boone Co WV and graduated from Sherman High School. He was married to his grade school sweetheart, Roxie Anna Pauley and recently celebrated their 54th anniversary. He was the son of the late Robert D and Millie M (Webb) Griffith.

He served the USAF for 35 years as an Air Policeman, Security Policeman, and, lastly, a Security Specialist in the USAF Civil Service at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. He was an active member and former Vice President of the FOP, Lodge 170 in Dayton, OH; Disabled American Veterans life member; American Legion post 576, Fairborn, OH; and VFW post 657, Riverside, OH. He was life member #716 of the Vietnam Security Police Association, AF Security Force Association and the USAF Strategic Air Command Elite Guard. He has been recognized and appointed by former Nebraska Governor Tieman as an Admiral in the great navy of the State of Nebraska.

He specialized in high profile security, unit reunions and honors and ceremonies. He was awarded numerous medals and ribbons to include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal with two clusters, Vietnam Service Medals, and AF outstanding unit citations with Valor.

He is proceeded in death by his parents; Eldest son, Robert H. Griffith Jr.; Grandson, James M. Griffith; Brother, John Paul Griffith, George Edward Griffith and Betty Jo Dotson. He is survived by wife, Roxie Anna, Riverside, OH; Son, James M. Griffith, Dayton, OH; William E. (Bill) Griffith and fianc�e, Anne, of Dayton, OH; Granddaughters, Tarah Nicole and Brooke Louise Griffith; and Grandson, Jonathon Priest of Waverly, OH; Brothers, Thomas Ray Griffith (Diana) of Milton, Fl., Frederick Joe and (Rae) of Elizabeth City, NC; Sisters, Beverly Jane Langford, Elyria, OH, Alice Sue Toney, Racine, WV, Diana Lynn Workman, Mt. Nebo, WV, Melissa Ann Bishop (Lawrence) Cookeville, TN; with numerous nieces and nephews; Great nieces and nephews; special friends Bonnie & Judy, Mike & Betsy; along with many friends from youth to present.

Arrangements are handled by Newcomer Funeral Home in Beavercreek, OH. Viewing will be from 6 to 8 PM at the Funeral Home on Mon, 20 June 2016 with a service at 8 PM. Robert will be transported to Leonard Johnson Funeral Home in Marmet, WV, for viewing at 11 AM to 1 PM and a funeral service will be at 1 PM on Wed, 22 June 2016, with his brother, Rev. Joe Griffith, officiating. Burial will be at Pineview Cemetery in Orgas, WV, with full military honors. Escorts will be provided by the Ohio Blue Knights, WVA Patriot Riders, and FOP Law Enforcement Detail.

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Re: Bob Smith LM 716 -- Sam Lewis, Mon, Jun 20 2016, 5:14:10 PDT (pool-108-4-183-119.ronkva.east.verizon.net/108.4.183.119)

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