Richard L. (Mike) Griffith, 77, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2021, at his home in Wilmington, DE.
Mike was born December 9, 1944, in Philadelphia, to Richard L. and Evelyn Griffith.
He graduated from Claymont High School and served in the United States Coast Guard. Mike worked for Allied Chemical, Hairdresser Supply and Fersche Beauty Supply. In 1996, he started AAA Beauty Supplies and ran a business he loved until he retired in 2009.
Mike was an active member of Del Vets Post 1. He loved hunting, fishing, boating and water sports; and enjoyed teaching his grandchildren to boogie board, water ski and more. He was a huge University of Delaware football fan. Mike and his beloved wife, Nancy, spent summers in Cape May, NJ, winters in Sarasota, FL, and many vacations to Memphis, TN.
Mike is survived by his loving wife, Nancy, of 31 years; his sister Christina Griffith; sons Richard III and Buddy Jones; grandchildren, Alex and Ashley Jones; many nieces, nephews, sisters and brothers in law and friends. He was well loved and kind to all he met.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Delaware Veterans Home and Delaware Hospice.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Elam Methodist Church, 1073 Smithbridge Rd, Glen Mills, PA. Calling hours are 10am – 11am, followed by service at 11am. Burial private. Arrangements by the Bateman-Allen Funeral Home, Brookhaven, PA. Online condolences can be sent via www.batemanfuneralhome.com
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Lisa Maginnis says
October 11, 2021 at 12:27 pmSuch a tragic loss! Mike was a kind, caring, incredibly fun loving man and we will all miss his presence more than words can say. Please give my mom one of those big warm hugs for me, Mike… Until we meet again…
RUss n Betty says
October 11, 2021 at 12:56 pmWe loved Mike, especially being with you on the beach n going out to eat in Sarasota, Fl
Kelley Stenger (Niece) says
October 11, 2021 at 1:39 pmUncle Mike was a giant among men – not just because of his super-sized height but also because of his super-sized heart. He was kind and loving to all those around him, and was someone who really liked to have a good old conversation on any topic, any time. I will miss his big hugs, big stories and big laughs………until we meet again.
Mike Morley says
October 12, 2021 at 10:55 amSo sorry about Big Mike’s passing. He was a great guy, full of energy and LOVED the beach! My sincere condolences to Nancy and to Mike’s family. He will be sorely missed.
Bob Sottile says
October 14, 2021 at 3:42 pmNancy,
Our deepest condolences on your husband’s passing; we will keep him in our prayers.
Fondly,
Bob and Lynn Sottile
Brian Kocur says
October 17, 2021 at 3:18 pmNancy,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Carol Rockafellow says
October 18, 2021 at 6:54 amNancy, Gary and I are so sorry for your loss. I fondly remember first meeting Mike when he came into the shop of my hairdresser! He was so fun. Take care and you are in our prayers.