Dennis Griffin

Dennis Edward Griffin, 64, passed away December 27, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Des Moines on May 19, 1955, to Otis and Rosemary Griffin.

Dennis worked as a roofer and retired from Bailey Roofing. He was a member of Local Union 142 and All Saints Catholic Church. In his younger years, he was active in Boy Scouts.

Dennis will be remembered for his gentle and kind-hearted spirit, as well as his great sense of humor and ornery side. He treasured time spent with his family and loved ones.

Dennis loved camping with family, fishing, and mushroom hunting. He also enjoyed motorcycles and watching NASCAR, especially his favorite driver, Dale Earnhardt.

Visitation will be held from 12-1 p.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, with a funeral service to begin at 1:00 p.m.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 29 years, Stephanie; children, Jamie Cole, Lindsey Cole, Nicole Griffin (Jesse Ratliff), Katie Griffin, and Hali (Shane) Thomas; 16 grandchildren; siblings, Michael Griffin, Patty Griffin, Jim Griffin, Kathy (Jerry) Dowell, and Maureen (Rob) Jackson; numerous nieces and nephews, as well as other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosemary and Otis.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Dennis.

Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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