Earl Eugene “Sonny” Griffith
May 10, 1936 – February 20, 2019
Earl Eugene “Sonny” Griffith, 82, of Lothian passed away February 20, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. He was born May 10, 1936 in Greenock to Preston Eugene and Ella Estelle (Catterton) Griffith. Sonny was raised in Greenock, now Lothian, and graduated from Southern High School. He enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany before being discharged. Sonny married Lillian Cochran in 1958 and they made their home in Lothian. Sonny was a lifelong farmer and farmed tobacco until 2002. He was inducted into the Governor’s Agriculture Hall of Fame in 2008. Sonny was also a member of the Lothian Ruritan, Maryland Farm Bureau, Mid-Atlantic Master Farmers and the Annapolis Elks Lodge. In his leisure time Sonny enjoyed golfing, hunting and Westerns.
Sonny is survived by his wife of 60 years Lillian Marie Griffith, son Jeffrey W. Griffith and wife Chris of Lothian, grandchildren Kayla M. Griffith of Lothian and Jeffrey E. Griffith and wife Amber of Edgewater and sister Virginia Schmitt. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Rosalie Crandell.
Visitation
Sunday, February 24, 2019
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Services
- Funeral Service
Monday, February 25, 2019
11:00 AM
Contributions
DeCesaris Cancer Institute
2001 Medical Parkway
Annapolis, MD 21401
800-966-2619
Condolences
Sort Comments
20 Feb 2019
4:53pm
It was alwsys such s pleasure to be around Sonny. I am so glad he came to the pull at the AA county horse pull. I am glad Anne and I got to see him. Jeff, he was a treasure. Find peace and remember the good times ♥️♥️♥️
City
Annapolis
State
Maryland
20 Feb 2019
5:21pm
I will miss my loving Uncle. He was always so good to me and my family.
Higher than the mountains, wider then the sky, deeper than the ocean, that is how much I love you.
Gloria & Ron
City
Ridgecrest
State
CA
20 Feb 2019
5:50pm
Our hearts n prayers are of the family. Sonny was a man who always made you smile and will be missed.
Love n Prayers
David n Judy
City
Franklin
State
TN
20 Feb 2019
7:40pm
Frank and I are so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Griffith (Sonny). He lived a great life on the earth, literally! He was so fortunate to farm some of the prettiest farm land in all of MD. I will always admire his tenacity and fortitude. Even in the later years when he was struggling, he was still out on his tractor, doing what he loved most! He would always wave with a smile! We know he will be greatly missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
With Love, Susan Chaney
City
Lothian
State
MD
20 Feb 2019
7:46pm
Jeff and Chris ,
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort. Please extend my condolences to your Mom.
City
Galesville
State
MD
21 Feb 2019
9:31pm
Our hearts are filled with sorrow as we heard of the passing of uncle Earl. He will be greatly missed but our memories will last forever.
City
Shady Side
State
MD
24 Feb 2019
10:02am
Benjamin Washington (Bama) & Roselee
To the Griffith Family
Our heart stood still when we hear the of His going home, Sonny was a very special person and He touched many lives.
We pray for God’s Peace and Blessings for all of the family. Jeff, just be still God will take care of you.
City
DISTRICT HEIGHTS
State
MD
24 Feb 2019
8:13pm
Thoughts and prayers for the family
City
West River
State
Maryland
25 Feb 2019
1:34pm
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this time . Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers .
City
West River
State
Maryland
26 Feb 2019
2:18pm
Dear Kayla and Family:
We are so sorry about your grandfather’s passing. To you and all your family.
David Ruppert and the Ag. Nutrient Management Program
City
COLLEGE PARK
State
Maryland
Sort Comments
It was alwsys such s pleasure to be around Sonny. I am so glad he came to the pull at the AA county horse pull. I am glad Anne and I got to see him. Jeff, he was a treasure. Find peace and remember the good times ♥️♥️♥️
I will miss my loving Uncle. He was always so good to me and my family.
Higher than the mountains, wider then the sky, deeper than the ocean, that is how much I love you.
Gloria & Ron
Our hearts n prayers are of the family. Sonny was a man who always made you smile and will be missed.
Love n Prayers
David n Judy
Frank and I are so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Griffith (Sonny). He lived a great life on the earth, literally! He was so fortunate to farm some of the prettiest farm land in all of MD. I will always admire his tenacity and fortitude. Even in the later years when he was struggling, he was still out on his tractor, doing what he loved most! He would always wave with a smile! We know he will be greatly missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
With Love, Susan Chaney
Jeff and Chris ,
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort. Please extend my condolences to your Mom.
Our hearts are filled with sorrow as we heard of the passing of uncle Earl. He will be greatly missed but our memories will last forever.
Benjamin Washington (Bama) & Roselee
To the Griffith Family
Our heart stood still when we hear the of His going home, Sonny was a very special person and He touched many lives.
We pray for God’s Peace and Blessings for all of the family. Jeff, just be still God will take care of you.
Thoughts and prayers for the family
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this time . Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers .
Dear Kayla and Family:
We are so sorry about your grandfather’s passing. To you and all your family.
David Ruppert and the Ag. Nutrient Management Program