Charles Earl Griffith, age 80, of Frisco, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Known as Chuck to everyone, he was born on September 20, 1943, to Elizabeth (McCown) and Earl Howard Griffith. Chuck attended the University of Texas for two years, where he was on the swimming and diving teams, and then proudly served his country in the United States Army as a paratrooper with the Army Rangers in the 82nd Airborne during the Operation Power Pack in the Dominican Republic. After his service, Chuck earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in geology and Master of Science in physics from East Texas State University in Commerce, Texas. Chuck had a successful career as a geologist with Mobil Oil and retired soon after the 1999 merger with Exxon. He married the love of his life, Olivia Ann Hawkins, in Paris, Texas, on August 15, 1970, and they were blessed with two sons, Jason and Jeremy. Chuck enjoyed playing golf, worldwide travel, and he was a very handy person after developing his carpentry trade skills as an odd job during college. He was a wonderful son, brother, husband, and grandfather, and will be missed by all those who knew him and loved him.
Chuck is survived by his son, Jason Griffith and his wife, Linda, of Murphy, Texas, and his three grandchildren, Brendan Griffith, Joseph Griffith, and Delaney Griffith; his son Jeremy Griffith of Lewisville, Texas; his brother, Craig Griffith and his wife, Deneise; his oldest nephew, Tommy Thompson; his sister-in-law, Linda Flippen and her husband, Rodney; his brother-in-law, Steve Hawkins and his wife, Terresa; his brother-in-law, Mark Hawkins and his wife, Jo Beth; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, along with great nieces and nephews. Chuck is also survived by the senior living facility house dog Leo whose loyalty and affection earned him the honored distinction of becoming Chuck’s roommate.
Chuck was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Olivia Ann Griffith; his parents, Elizabeth and Earl Griffith; and his sister, Carol Keel.