Raymond "Ray" Griffey, 78, died Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born Dec. 21, 1938, in Edmond, KS, to Bert and Inza (Huffman) Griffey.

Ray graduated from Edmond High School, Edmond, Kansas. He was a truck driver most of his life, retiring from Farmland in 2002. Ray lived most of his adult life in Phillipsburg and Ellinwood, until moving to Hutchinson in 2009. He was a doting, loving, and proud grandfather and enjoyed attending his grandchildren's activities and hanging out with his friends at the VFW or American Legion.

On July 26, 1968, he married Carol Michael in WaKeeney. She died Sept. 12, 1988. Survivors are: children, Robin Swanson (Ryan) of Hutchinson, Jeff Griffey (Tamra) of Phillipsburg, Clark Law of Hill City, Penny Law of Hill City; grandchildren, Chase Swanson, Carson Schoenhoff, Cayden Schoenhoff, Codi Schoenhoff, Justin Griffey, Toma Griffey, Kristin Law, Jennifer Law, Nikki Wagner; a brother, Carol Griffey (Korla) of Norton; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by: his parents; a daughter, Kim Wagner; two sisters; and a brother.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, at Elliott Chapel, Hutchinson, with the Reverend Mark H. Miller officiating. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date at Edmond Cemetery, Edmond, KS. Friends may sign the book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Elliott Mortuary. The family will greet friends following the service Saturday at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials may be made to the American Legion Lysle Rishel Post #68, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.