Kenneth Layton Griffith

July 20, 2018

Kenneth Layton Griffith, age 87, went to be with the Lord on July 20, 2018 in Shelby, NC. He was born on May 2, 1931 to Milton P. and Edna P. Griffith who preceded him in death. He was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps. After 35 years of faithful service in the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Ken retired as a Chief Quartermaster from Federal service. He was a member of Courtland Baptist Church, Portsmouth #100 Masonic Lodge, Khedive Shrine Temple and the Portsmouth Moose Lodge #898. Kenneth will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 26 years, Dorothy Avent Griffith, of Shelby, NC, previously of Courtland, VA and was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, M. Ruth Griffith. He is also survived by 4 daughters, Mary G. Rivers (Phillip) of Bassett, VA, Karan R. Cofer (Richard) of Portsmouth, VA, Anita M. Griffith of Norfolk, VA, and Dee P. Greene (Kevin) of Lawndale, NC, a sister Mildred G. Woods (Homer J.) of Chesapeake, VA, 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews. His twin brothers, Howard and Harold Griffith, also preceded Kenneth in death. Ken especially loved his family and extended family. He reminisced often about doing aerobics with his niece, watching his grandchildren and nephew play sports, and having wonderful meals with his mother- in-law as well as loving to eat out. Ken loved and helped care for Dot’s father Arthur, and loved to listen to Arthur talk about his life on the farm and other experiences in his life. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 23, 2018 at 10:00 am with a funeral service immediately following at 11:00 am The Reverend Thomas Potter will officiate at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens Mausoleum at 4569 Shoulders Hill Road, Suffolk, VA with Military Honors and Masonic Rites. A burial will follow in the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Shriner's Hospital for Children or the charity of your choice.