Scott "The Man, the Myth, the Legend" Griffith Obituary (1960 - 2023)

Scott "The Man, the Myth, the Legend" Lawrence Griffith, 63 of Virden passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at his son's home on Monday, October 30, 2023. He was born July 21, 1960 in Springfield, son of Lawrence E. and Helen M. (Dodd) Griffith. Scott had served his Country in the United States Air Force. He was a member of New Life Family Church in Auburn and had been the Assistant Coach for the Auburn Jr. High Girl's Basketball team. Scott had over 20 years' experience in training pitbulls and large dog breeds. In 2020 he mastered the art of snake charming, specializing in King Cobras. Scott is survived by his son Ryan Scott (Kelly) Griffith of Springfield; granddaughters Penellopi and Sage Griffith; brothers Stan (Janie) Gaydos of Nilwood, Tom (Betty) Gaydos of Girard and Larry (Dee) Griffith of Auburn; sisters Keyna (Jeff) Etter of Virden, Sheila Gaydos of Auburn, Kyla (John) Tanner of Auburn, Helen (Greg) Criswell of Girard, Mandi (Darby) Ferguson of Chatham and Misty (Shane) Ehorn of Chatham; his God Daughter Haliegh Castleberry of Virden; special friend "Brother" Geoff Powell of Springfield along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Chris Gaydos. Private family services will be held at Camp Butler National Cemetery with Full Military Rites. Burial will immediately follow. .Scott's family will be hosting a Celebration of Life Service at 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 11, 2023 at New Life Family Church, 303 South Clover Lane, Auburn, IL 62615 for his friends and extended family, with a luncheon to follow. Airsman & Calvert Funeral Homes, Virden is honored to be caring for Scott's family.