Joel B. Griffing's Obituary
Joel B. Griffing of Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at the age of 73 years. He was born in Corning, New York. Joel met and married the love of his life, Ardith. They have shared nearly 51 years of marriage. They traveled back and forth to Florida for several years before permanently moving to Howey-in-the-Hills from Geneva, New York. Joel was a member of the First Baptist Church of Leesburg, Florida and the United Church of Canandaigua, New York. He was very active in business related clubs such as the CEO Club of America and was a SCORE Adviser. Joel was also a member of the Men’s Club of Howey-in-the-Hills. He was the founder of The Hope Collection, a non-profit providing support for veterans and first responders. Above all, Joel was a family man and loved his family dearly.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Darryl Griffing in 2001. Joel is remembered and will be dearly missed by his wife, Ardith; daughter, Quinn Squires of Groveland, Florida; son and daughter-in-law, Joshua and Katie Griffing of Leesburg, Florida; grandchildren, Joshua Jr., Lucas, Benjamin, Michael and Daniel; and sister-in-law, Doris Griffing of Wayland, New York.
A Celebration of Life Service is scheduled for Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 3:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Leesburg, 220 N. 13th Street, Leesburg, Florida 34748. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joel’s honor to The Hope Collection, https://www.thehopecollection.com/donations.html
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