Charles Arthur Griffin, aka Pete, 82, of rural Jacksonville, IL, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, at his home.

He was born Nov. 22, 1940, in Virginia, IL, the son of Hershel and Ursala (Miller) Griffin. He married Patty Ann Birdsong on April 28, 1963, in Yuma, AZ and she preceded him in death on April 7, 2014.

He is survived by his three children, Daniel R. Griffin (wife, Kathy) of Metamora, Todd C. Griffin (wife, Sandy) of Jacksonville, and Susan D. Davidson of rural Jacksonville; five grandchildren, Rachel Ford (husband, Rich) of Metamora, Megan Griffin of Metamora, Tyler Griffin (wife, Katelyn) of Jacksonville, Logan Griffin (wife, Ashley) of Jacksonville, and Morgan Gimbel of Jacksonville; eleven great grandchildren, Emily, Kayden and Paige Jackson-Stille of Jacksonville who were raised in the family home, Madeleine and Sophia Ford of Metamora, Brianna, Amiyah, Robert and Ronan Butler of Jacksonville, and Pierce and Vivianne Griffin of Jacksonville; and his aunt, Geni Olson of Arizona. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and three sisters, Lizzy, Bonnie and Ann Marie.

Mr. Griffin was a graduate of Chandlerville High School and went on to serve in the United States Air Force from 1958 to 1961. While stationed in Arizona, he met Patty and they were married. They later returned to Jacksonville to raise their family. Following his military service, he went to work for the carpenter's union. In 1988, he became co-owner of Neff-Colvin Construction, where he retired. Chuck was a life member of the Jacksonville Moose Lodge where he served as Past-Governor. He enjoyed restoring Hudsons, NASCAR Sundays, and watching birds and squirrels outside his kitchen window.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Memorial Home Services Hospice. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at buchanancody.com.