Karl Griffith died Tuesday, June 13, 2017 in Justiceburg. He was born September 13, 1949 in Lubbock, Texas to John Ray and Ann (Thomas) Griffith.

Karl started flying at the age of 16, and became a crop duster at 19. He was an avid fisherman. He is preceded in death by his father.

Karl is survived by his two sons, Vince Griffith and his wife, Erika of Anton, Texas and Bradley Griffith of Colorado; his mother, Ann Hale of Ruidoso, New Mexico; his sister, Rayla Walker of Lubbock, Texas; his brother, Sherrill “TJ” Griffith of Miami, New Mexico; one grandson, Lincoln Griffith; two nieces, Gabrina Soliz and Alana Soliz; four nephews, Scott Griffith, Dax Griffith, Justin Griffith and Jason Griffith; and numerous great-nieces and nephews