Thomas J. Griffin

Thomas J. Griffin, the son of Thomas W. and Arlene (VandeMark) Griffin, was born May 5, 1954 in Spencer, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in rural Everly, Iowa, where he received his education, graduating from Everly High School in 1972. Following his schooling, he married Linda Anderson and to this union, two children were born, Thomas, Jr. and Nicole. Tom worked for Graham Tire for 17 years, and had worked his way up to service manager at the time of his retirement as a result of debilitating injuries received in a motorcycle accident. He also drove truck for Kardell and Co. and Getting Trucking before his accident. After his accident, he was confined to several nursing homes, most recently Hartley Community Health Center, where he had resided for the last 14 years. He was a lifetime member of the Abate District 8 Motorcycle Association. Tom was always willing to help people no matter how busy he was. He enjoyed hunting deer and pheasant, attending his children's sporting events. Tom also enjoyed traveling on his motorcycle to Sturgis and the west coast as well as car racing. Thomas passed away at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD on Sunday, May 31, 2009 at the age of 55. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Left to cherish his memory are his son, Thomas Jr. and his wife, Tangy of Spencer; his daughter, Nicole and her husband, Bryan Johnson of Milaca, MN; three grandchildren: Brock and Griffin Johnson and Traeyton Griffin; his parents, Thomas and Arlene Griffin of Spencer; one sister, Vicky Griffin of rural Spencer; one brother, Terry and his wife, Brenda Griffin of Spencer; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

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