Lyle Lee Griffith

January 26, 1933 - March 22, 2017

Lyle Griffith, 84, of Bristol, VA passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017. Born in Tazewell County, VA on January 26, 1933, he was the son of the late Archie Graham and Rosa Ray Griffith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Jo Eberman; and brothers, Lowell Griffith and Tom Griffith. He was a member of the United States Army and served during the Korean War. He was employed by Valleydale Foods for many years. After retirement, he enjoyed driving for Enterprise Rent-A-Car. He was known as a loyal friend. He was most proud of his children and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of almost 24 years, Pauline Griffith; daughter, Sandra and husband Rob Lowe of Blacksburg, VA; son, David Griffith and wife Shonda of Bristol, VA; two grandchildren, Amber Rector (Travis) and their children, Noah and Kellen and Callie Russell (Adam) and their daughter, Sophie; brothers, A.G. Griffith, Jr. (Shirley) of Lebanon, VA, James Griffith (Joyce) of Williamsburg, VA; sisters, Linda Stacy of Lebanon, VA and Susie Reilly (Chuck) of Corona Del Mar, CA; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by a step-son, Mike Pearce (Sandra); two step-grandsons, Greg Lewis and Jared Pearce; and a step-great grandson, Cash. The family would like to extend a special thank you to neighbors, Susan Odum and Carol Tench and the staff at Bristol Regional Medical Center. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services, 417 Lee St., Bristol, VA. The funeral service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Dan Birchfield officiating. The committal service and entombment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery Mausoleum, Bristol, VA.