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Raymond Albert Griffitt

Birth	:	22 Sep 1927 Columbus, Cherokee County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	25 Oct 2021 Columbus, Cherokee County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	McKee Cemetery, Hallowell, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.2153020, -95.0139010
Description	:	Raymond Albert Griffitt, 94 of rural Columbus passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Medicalodge in Columbus. He was born on October 22, 1927 to Jess and Maud (Patch) Griffitt in Columbus, KS. Raymond married Shirley Clevenger on October 29, 1949 in Oswego, Kansas. Raymond was a loving husband of almost seventy-two years, son, father, and grandfather. Raymond worked all his life farming and raising cattle as well as working off the farm. He helped his grandfather Harman S. Patch move houses, and operated heavy equipment for several local road construction companies. He worked at the... Read More	Raymond Albert Griffitt, 94 of rural Columbus passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Medicalodge in Columbus. He was born on October 22, 1927 to Jess and Maud (Patch) Griffitt in Columbus, KS. Raymond married Shirley Clevenger on October 29, 1949 in Oswego, Kansas. Raymond was a loving husband of almost seventy-two years, son, father, and grandfather. Raymond worked all his life farming and raising cattle as well as working off the farm. He helped his grandfather Harman S. Patch move houses, and operated heavy equipment for several local road construction companies. He worked at the KAAP Ammunition Plant doing line work and with the roads and grounds departments, and also worked at the Gulf Spencer Plant as an operator in Crestline, Kansas. He worked at the Hallowell Post Office and the Columbus Post Office retiring in June 1990 after working over 20 years as a mail carrier. Raymond was baptized and became a member of the Sherwin Christian Church in 2012. The Fellowship Hall of the church was moved to its current location by Raymond in 1956 after his grandfather had quit moving houses. Raymond and Shirley enjoyed trips to Branson and spending time at Grey's Ranch on Grand Lake. Raymond is survived by his wife Shirley, six children: Janet (Kerry) McKinzie of Columbus, Mary Plunkett of Paragould, Arkansas, Sheryl (Duane) Schneider of Asbury, Missouri, Diane (Chester) Hill, Lele Gaye (Steve) Slay, and Kenney (Linda) Griffitt of Columbus. He has fifteen grandchildren: Tessa (Jeff) Clark, Missy (Don) Proffitt, Melinda (Justin) Cox of Columbus, Jess Plunkett of Illinois, Jason Plunkett of Paragould, Arkansas, Kristan (Jacob) Plunkett-Partlow of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Steve Schneider of Gardener, Kansas, Rick (Katie) Schneider of Joplin, Missouri, James (Barb) Hill of Olathe, Kansas, Amanda (Blake) Burns, Cassandra Hill-Durbin of Columbus, Marietta (Danny) Nickelson of Girard, Helen (Adam) Holland of Pittsburg, Lindsey (Paul) Morris of Columbus, and Travis (Kay) Griffitt of Misawa AFB, Japan. Raymond has 28 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers-in-law: Billy Sam Thompson, and Bill (Jean) Clevenger, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at McKee Cemetery of Hallowell. Pastor Neil Martin will officiate. Visitation will take place from 6-7:00 pm on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Derfelt Funeral Home of Columbus. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Sherwin Christian Church, the McKee Cemetery, or Integrity Hospice, all in care of the funeral home. www.derfeltfuneralhomes.com.

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Raymond Albert Griffitt's memorial is located at: McKee Cemetery, Hallowell, Cherokee County, USA.
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Raymond Albert Griffitt death on 25 Oct 2021 in Columbus, Cherokee County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 37.2153020
Longitude: -95.0139010

Family Members:

Parent

Jess C. Griffitt

(1900 - 1964)

Maud Patch Griffitt

(1907 - 2008)

Siblings

Viola Marie Griffitt Zwahlen

(1925 - 2021)

Children

Raymond Edward Griffitt

(1950 - 1950)

Leland Ray Griffitt

(1959 - 1988)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. McKee Cemetery
Hallowell, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2153020, -95.0139010

2. Friendship Friends Church Cemetery
Hallowell, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2228300, -95.0264600

3. Garrison Cemetery
Sherwin, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2008018, -95.0511017

4. Sherman City Cemetery
Sherman, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2555400, -95.0566300

5. Borland Cemetery
Columbus, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2599983, -94.9772034

6. Spickelmeyer Cemetery
Sherwin, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1732483, -94.9714050

7. Dove Cemetery
Hallowell, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1638985, -94.9824982

8. Larue Cemetery
Sherwin, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2186500, -94.9408000

9. Cherokee Cemetery
Hallowell, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1514015, -95.0500031

10. Star Cemetery
West Mineral, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2771988, -94.9606018

11. Oak Grove Cemetery
Oswego, Labette County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2082300, -95.1221800

12. Jordin Family Cemetery
Ross Township, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2537900, -94.9139900

13. Hinman Cemetery
Labette County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2812790, -95.0935470

14. Mitchell Cemetery
Oswego, Labette County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2517014, -95.1213989

15. Tibbets Cemetery
Oswego, Labette County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1511002, -95.1038971

16. Oswego Cemetery
Oswego, Labette County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1861000, -95.1306000

17. Edgmand Cemetery
Columbus, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2083015, -94.8874969

18. Montana Cemetery
Montana, Labette County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2661157, -95.1315282

19. Harley Cemetery
Sherman, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3260994, -95.0550003

20. Poor Boy Cemetery
Oswego, Labette County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1286011, -95.1207962

21. Rigney Cemetery
Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3394012, -94.9944000

22. Fly Creek Cemetery
Faulkner, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 37.0902530, -94.9849120

23. Fairview Cemetery
Parsons, Labette County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2963700, -95.1408800

24. Labette Cemetery
Labette, Labette County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2447014, -95.1772003