December 29 1957 January 02 2020
Keith’s Obituary Ronald Keith Griffis, 62, of Cabot, Arkansas went home to be with Jesus January 2, 2020 after a long, hard fought, illness. Keith was blessed to be a kidney recipient in 2012 ansd was very grateful to all involved. The family would like to thank those who choose to participate in the organ donor program. He was born December 29,1957 in Camden, AR to his loving parents, Ronnie and Evelyn Griffis. He was the first born, and adored his two younger sisters, Rhonda and Becky. With his heart of gold, he excelled in his chosen career of nursing, and loved each and every patient he was honored to serve. He was passionate in his love of horses – in his youth being a very accomplished rider. He was an avid breeder of collies – loved grooming, entering and showing them in numerous dog shows all over the country. His love of gardening was evident by just looking at his beautiful yard. He loved to cook for his family and friends and was famous for his purple hull peas and mashed potatoes. He could make a chocolate pie that was to die for, but you had to eat it with a spoon. He and his chosen family had countless building and landscaping projects that are far too numerous to list. Most of all he enjoyed his close friendship with Joyce, Mary and Ed. There was never a dull moment as he lived life to the fullest enjoying all their escapades together – there was always plenty of work, play and food but most of all LAUGHTER. Keith is survived by his parents, Ronnie and Evelyn Griffis of Stephens AR; two sisters, Rhonda (Tim) Mason of Little Rock, AR, Becky Griffis of Hot Springs, AR; one nephew Madison (Madison) Mason, and two nieces Meredith Mason and Kori Taylor. He also leaves his Special Chosen Family of Ed Simoneaux and Joyce Norrell, and many others too numerous to mention. Keith was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ed and Faye Griffis and maternal grandparents Bob and LulaThomas. Mary Keough (one of the chosen) also preceded him in death. Honorary pallbearers are the doctors and nurses who provided such excellent care of Keith. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CARTI (501) 296-3406 or Trenton’s Legacy Arkansas trentonslegacy@gmail.com. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 Saturday, January 4, 2019 at Proctor Funeral Home. Services will be at 2:00 followed by interment at Salem Cemetery near Stephens. Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Keith Griffis December 29 1957 January 02 2020.
Proctor Funeral Home : Camden, Arkansas (AR)
Death notice for the town of: Camden, state: Arkansas