Benny Luther Griffith

August 10, 1936 - January 3, 2021

Benny Luther Griffith,84, of Princeton, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 3, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born August 10, 1936 at Glen Rogers better known to him at Brickyard Holler, he was the son of the late Luther and Maxie Griffith. Benny was a retired coal miner, was a member of UMWA, and a proud U.S. Air Force Veteran serving in the Korean War where he was a POW. He was a great person who added so much to every life he touched. He enjoyed singing, fishing, camping, traveling, and hunting but most of all spending time with his family. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his loving wife Betty Jean McMillion Griffith of 54 years; two grandchildren Dustin Chad Monk and Amber Sweeney; two brothers Lloyd and Charles Griffith; and a sister Janie Brown. Those left to cherish his memory include his seven children Edna & Jerry Sergent of Rockview WV, Barbara & Larry Blevins of Rockview WV, John & Tina Griffith of Princeton WV, Lydia Griffith of Mullens WV, Benny (BJ) & Kitti Griffith of Wyco WV, Maxie & Fred Monk of Herndon WV, Shawn & Kayla Griffith of Rhodell WV. Twelve grandchildren Jeremy Sergent, Lydia & Raymond Hall, Layla & Brandon Hendricks, America Griffith, Damon Hall, Sarah Hall Cortney Hall, Cheyenne & Michael Lawson, Santana Griffith, Salena Monk, Jacob & Kayden Griffith. Eleven great grandchildren Tarrah, Bentley, Isla, Brady, Jonah, Ember, Braelynn, Noah, Novyn Chad, Mila; three sisters, Ella Mae Cook, Phyllis Strawder, and Carolyn Young Muskin; and one sister-in-law, Ruth Griffith. Services will be 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Nancy Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny. Friends may call one hour prior to services Tuesday at the funeral home. Pallbearers include Jeremy Sergent, Damon Hall, Larry Blevins, Raymond Hall, Jared Farmer, Micheal Lawson, Ernie Simmons, Timothy Hall, Bob Massey, Jerry Sergeant. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Wyoming County Honor Guard. Those wishing to attend the services, CDC guidelines will be followed, social distancing is required, and masks are mandatory Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tankersleyfh.com The family of Benny Griffith is being cared for by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens.