Gregory Lewis Griffin

Gregory Lewis Griffin (Griff) 71 passed away on Thursday January 22nd, 2026 at his home.

Greg was born on April 17th 1954 in Normal, IL.
He was preceded in death by his father Glenn Griffin, mother Betty Griffin and step mother Carrol Griffin.

Greg is survived by his dog Serena who was his best friend.
His sister Shannon (Jason) Kernosky of Bloomington, his step siblings: Steve Ewins of Carlock, Dave Ewins of Carlock, Cindi (Bill) Hartter of Washington, Michelle ( Dean ) Heidloff of Mundelein and
Doug (Hannah) Ewins of Elpaso. Greg had 13 nieces and nephews.
Greg graduated from Bloomington High School in 1972 and attended college in Pasadena, CA.

Greg worked as an operator his entire life and was retired from Local 649 out of Peoria, IL

He enjoyed life to the fullest. He raced motocross for years, he was a private pilot, he skydived with Illinois Valley Parachute Club and was an open water, specialty and rescue diver with Midwest Diving Specialists.
He enjoyed snow skiing and was an avid Harley Rider.
Greg had many friends and family in California where he lived many years.

It would be impossible to name every one of his good friends because he had so many. The amount of people that have reached out to us this week is indescribable.

Greg surrounded himself with so many great friends and considered them family. He had a community of friends at the Danvers Vault and the Danvers Y. He also had the best neighbors/friends who were always looking out for him.

Thank you to Russ Anderson, his best friend for over 50 years, Bruce and Kathy Bober, John Miller, Mark Gillis, Zach White, and Mark Smith.
Denise Smith, thank you for loving Greg as much as you did.
Behind Greg's thick skin and stubborn attitude was a man with a very large heart. He will be greatly missed by anyone who knew him.
We will be having a Celebration of Life this Spring at The Vault in Danvers.