Theodore Eckhart Griffith III's Obituary
GRIFFITH III, Theodore Eckhart; “Coach” Age 54 of Hendersonville, TN; July 5, 1957 – December 22, 2011. He was a 1975 graduate of Goodlettsville High School and a Bachelor’s recipient at Tennessee State University. He was a loyal educator, coach and art teacher at Hawkins Middle School in Hendersonville, TN for 31 years. He was an accomplished artist and a talented craftsman. He is survived by his daughter, Sarah Jo Griffith; brother, Stephen Guy Griffith; nephew, Benjamin Lawrence Griffith. He was preceded in death by: parents, Anita Jo Sears Griffith and Theodore Eckhardt Griffith, II; nephew, Bradley Ryan Griffith. A Graveside service (all welcome) will be held at Spring Hill Cemetery today, Friday December 23rd at 2PM. Memorial/Celebration of Life Service will be Sunday, January 8, 2012, 2pm Hawkins Middle School. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to: T.E. Griffith Fine Arts Memorial Fund (Hawkins Middle School) Arrangements by: SPRING HILL FUNERAL HOMEM & CEMETERY 5110 Gallatin Road at Briley Parkway, Nashville, TN 37216 (615)865-1101 www.springhillfh.com
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