Rick Charles Griffith's Obituary
Rick Charles Griffith passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife, children, and family on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, Louisiana.
Rick was born on October 2, 1946 to parents, Henry “Rick” Griffith and Doris Richardson in Des Moines, Iowa. He was a graduate of Millikan High School in Long Beach, California, Class of 1964 and went on to earn a degree in Engineering from California State University, Long Beach. Rick loved growing up in Southern California and often reminisced about the time he spent working as a projectionist at The Bay Theatre in Seal Beach.
He was a manager at The Procter & Gamble Company in Long Beach and Sacramento, California; and later, Alexandria, Louisiana before retiring in 2008 after 34 years of dedicated service. Five years ago, Rick and his wife relocated to a new home in Madisonville, Louisiana.
Preceded in death by his parents. Rick is survived by his wife, Tammie; three sisters: Rebecca, Barbara, and Emily; one brother, Chris Wagner; three children: Zachary (Cheryl), Matthew (Jessica), Meghan (Alex); two stepchildren: Ross and Allison Campbell; four grandchildren: Alexander, Ariana, Austin, and Weston; and many, many family and friends from California to Louisiana.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 9:00 am with a memorial service at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital www.stjude.org .
The family would like to thank all of the medical staff who cared for Rick in his final months and days.
Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Rick’s life at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W 21st Avenue, Covington Louisiana on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 11:00 AM with a gathering on Saturday beginning at 9:00 AM.
The Griffith family invites you to share thoughts, fondest memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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