Kenneth R. Griffin Sr.

Kenneth R. Griffin, Sr., 61, of Evansville, passed away Monday, August 8, 2016 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Kenneth graduated from Mater Dei in 1973 and studied business at Indiana University. Through a series of eclectic experiences of going out on his own, exploring the country and even working for a short time on a Catholic worker farm (as he was a bona fide member of the Hippie movement), he eventually landed back in Evansville where he would raise a family and live out the rest of his life. He established Eat at Joe’s Pizza and Antiques in 1987 through 1989 and later would work as a cab driver for River City Taxi. He earned his IT credentials from Indiana Business College in 2001 and worked as an IT Specialist for CompuCom, a subsidiary of Bristol Myers Squibb, for the past 15 years. He enjoyed antiques, was a history buff and an avid reader. He was very gifted man. He had a unique perspective of the world and was one of the smartest men you could ever meet. Ken never met a stranger. Once he learned a name he would never forget it and he loved interacting with everyone. He had a deep spiritual understanding, was a longtime friend of Bill W. and will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. Surviving are four sons, Kenneth R. (Valerie) Griffin, Jr., Conor Griffin, Ernie (Natalie) Griffin and Seth Griffin, all of Evansville; his mother, Joanne Griffin of Madison, AL; two brothers, Rob Griffin of Madison, AL and Bill Griffin of Colorado Springs, CO and grandchildren, Phillip Griffin, Breezy Griffin, Xander Louks, Conor Griffin, Jr, Alaya Griffin, Brooklynn Sallee and Ella Griffin. He was preceded in death by his biological father, Kenneth Ray Denham and by his father, Thomas R. Griffin. Friends are warmly invited to visit with the family and celebrate the life of Ken Griffin from 12:00 P.M. until 3 P.M. on Saturday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street. A memorial service will immediately follow at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Pierre Funeral Home, Chris Dickson officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Evansville Rescue Mission, the United Caring Shelter or the Tri-State Food Bank. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

Kenneth R. Griffin Sr.

July 4, 1955 - August 8, 2016