Alvin H Griffith, age 82, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on June 6, 2026, at home in Nixa. Alvin was born on November 20, 1943, to Amos Griffith and Evelynn Franklin in Sullivan, Missouri. He was raised in Sullivan and graduated from Sullivan High School. Alvin was united in marriage to Marianne Taylor on April 26, 1969, in Sullivan. They were married for seventeen years before her untimely passing on March 24, 1986. Alvin proudly served in the United States Army as an Army Ranger and sharpshooter and was a veteran of a foreign war. He served for three years and was honorably discharged on August 2, 1970. Alvin and Marianne were blessed with one child, a son, Gerald Dean Griffith. Marianne brought a daughter into her marriage, Suzie Taylor.

Alvin was a construction worker for over 40 years and a member of the St. Louis Local Union 110 for 59 years until his death. He had many hobbies and interests including the St. Louis Cardinals, watching wrestling (especially Dick the Bruiser), fishing, camping, and country music. His favorite past time was sitting on the back porch listening to country music and watching his grandchildren play.
Alvin was preceded in death by his wife, Marianne; mother, Evelyn; father, Amos; brothers, Melvin, Earl, Billy, Brian, and Ronny Griffith; and a nephew, Franky Lewis. He is survived by his son and daughter in-law, Dean and Christy Griffith; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren; sister, Linda Lewis and her husband, Frank; sister, Judy Bell; brother, Dale Griffith and his wife, Paula; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

A visitation for Alvin will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 1:00-2:00 pm, at Reedville Baptist Church in Sullivan, Missouri. A funeral service will be held immediately following the visitation at 2:00 pm. Alvin will be laid to rest next to his wife, Marianne, at Reedville Cemetery following his funeral service.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home and Life Tribute Center in Ozark, Missouri.