Marvin Dean Griffin

Marvin Griffin, 81, passed away on November 6, 2022, at Edencrest-Tuscany in Altoona. He was born in Lucerne, Missouri, on August 5, 1941, to Bernard and Nora Griffin.

Marvin proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a jokester, loved to fish and watch baseball and even made trips to Kansas City to go see the Royals. Marvin was fiercely loyal and committed to his wife Judy. They were married for 43 years.

Marvin is survived by his wife, Judy; brother, Keith (Shirley) Griffin; sister, Vernile Knott; brother-in-law, Larry Sime; sons, Mike (Kim) Griffin and Scott (Sarah) Griffin; 3 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Carolyn Kinney.

Services will be held at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street SW, Altoona. The family will receive visitors from 5-7 p.m., Friday, November 11, 2022, with a 10 a.m. service on Saturday, November 12. Burial will be at Altoona Cemetery.

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

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

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