Cledis Griffith
June 05, 1940 - November 23, 2015
Obituary
Cledis Leon Griffith, 75, passed away November 23, 2015 at home while on hospice care from complication related to his end stage renal disease. He was born June 5, 1940 in Linton, IN to the late Cledis A. and Mildred Griffith. He graduated from George Washington High School and Indiana University. He served in the Marine Corps and was a retired Indiana State Trooper. After retiring, he worked for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and the Indiana State Attorney General's Office. He was preceded in death by his son, Josh Griffith. Leon is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Linda (Worrell) Griffith and sister, Marlene (Griffith) Cobb of Venice, FL. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 27 from 10 am – 12 pm with a funeral service at 12 pm in Stevens Mortuary, 5520 W. 10th St., Indpls. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Indiana State Police Museum, 8660 E. 21st St., Indianapolis 46219 or the Indiana State Police Alliance, 1415 Shelby St., Indianapolis 46203 or to a charity of one's choice. To leave the family online condolences, please visit: www.stevensmortuary.net. We encourage family and friends to visit the site and share a special story or memory about Leon.
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Diane Tolliver and Bob Conley
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Griff was a very positive, joyous guy who we were honored to call a friend.We both worked with Griff on the ISP. Our sincere concolences to his family. He will be greatly missed.
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Gerald (Jerry) Conner
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Thoughtful condolences to Leon's family and department friends. Rest in Peace brother.
Jerry Conner. PE 1829. Retired
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Sharon Marjancik
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Linda,
Please let me know if there is anything I can do to make the next few days, weeks, and months easier for you. I always included Leon in my daily prayers and will continue to pray for strength and guidance for you, My Friend.
Many Hugs,
Sharon
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Jared Perkins USMC / ISP
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RIP Leon - semper fi .
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Mary Verbish
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Condolences to the Griffith family, Sgt. Griffith was a great person.
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Tom Mulrine
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Thanks Leon, it was a great run and you ran it well. I'm proud to have run it with you.
Love and Blessings