David Gene Griffin, 74, of Hutchinson, died July 22, 2022, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice House, in Wichita. He was born September 12, 1947, in Hutchinson, to Harold and Peggy (Winkler) Griffin Jr.

Dave graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1965, and went on to earn his degree from Hutchinson Community College. In 1967, he began his service in the United States Army. Dave was an officer for the Hutchinson Police Department and Reno County Sheriff's Department, retiring in 2004. He belonged to FOP and was a commander for American Legion Lysle Rishel Post 68.

On January 17, 1969, Dave married Edith Lee Stockwell, in Pratt. They shared 53 years together.

He is survived by: wife, Edith Griffin, Hutchinson; daughters, Dawn Gresham (Larry), Benton, Angela Davenport (Jason), Hutchinson; grandchildren, Nicholas Showalter, Kaitlin Showalter, Abigale Davenport, and Griffin Davenport.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Richard Griffin.

Funeral service will be 10 am Friday, July 29, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary.  Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Military Honors will be conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. For those wishing to view the service online, a link will appear in Dave's obit on the Elliott Mortuary website on the day of the service. Friends may sign the book from 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Thursday at Elliott Mortuary.

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Memorials are suggested to Kansas Honor Flight or Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.