John (Jack) Frederick Griffith died on Jan. 16, after a short battle with cancer.

He was born on Aug. 21, 1935, in Burns, to Frederick and Hazel (Benton) Griffith. He was raised on his family’s ranch in Princeton.

Griffith graduated from Crane Union High School, and then joined the United States Air Force in 1955. During his time in the Air Force, Griffith began his journey to see the world.

He married his wife, Betty, in 1962.

He returned to Burns in 1976 after serving in the Air Force for 22 years.

Griffith is survived by his wife, Betty; mother, Hazel Griffith; sister, Margaret Farley; brother, William Griffith; and children, Don, Robin, John and Julie.  He is also survived by his grandchildren, Mason, Makenna, Kristy, Nichole, Garette, Kevin, Jack and Richie; and great-grandchildren, Tate and Kaylee.

He was preceded in death by his father, Frederick Griffith and son, Kevin McGlasson.

At Griffith’s request no service will be held. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Harney County Hospice.