GRIFFITH, SR., James E. age 78, passed away Friday, May 11, 2007. He is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Joan; daughter, Tanuya Griffith; sister, Helen Witt, and brother, Roger Griffith. He is survived by his children, Memrie (Ernie) Day, James E. Griffith, Jr., Lois Robbins, Mary (Thomas) Shoup, and Audie Griffith, 11 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2:00pm Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek. Father William J. Kramer officiating. Interment at Calvary Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 1:00pm until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Dayton. To send a special message to the family, please visit www. NewcomerFamily.com.