Richard 'Griff' Griffin, 59, of Hutchinson, died August 26, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born February 17, 1960, in Hutchinson, to Harold Stewart and Peggy Jean (Winkler) Griffin, Jr.

Griff was a 1978 graduate of Hutchinson High School. He proudly served as a paratrooper in the 26th Pathfinder Platoon of the 89th Infantry Division of the United States Army. Griff was employed by Haven Unified School District #312 as a middle school football coach and custodian at Haven Elementary School. He was a member of Full Gospel Church, Hutchinson, and enjoyed serving in the praise band.

Griff is survived by: children, René, Tony (financée, Victoria Williams) and Nathan Griffin of Euless, TX; siblings, David (Edith) Griffin, Anthony (Mary) Duncan, Janet Duncan, Terry Duncan and Sandy (Brad) Norris, all of Hutchinson, and Tracy Dougan of Burrton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Stewart and Peggy Jean Griffin, Jr. and foster parents, Howard Leroy and Iva Melvene Duncan.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, August 31, 2019, at Elliott Chapel, Hutchinson, with Pastor Betty Pinkston officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Park Cemetery, St. John. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, with the family present from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Children's Miracle Network, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.