George A. Griffith, age 82 of Newark, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026. He was born August 5, 1944, in Urbana, Ohio.

George was a 1962 graduate of Watkins High School and was a member of the FFA. Following graduation, he began his life’s work farming his family’s farm.

George was a member of the Outville Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder. He enjoyed auctions, hunting for equipment and machinery

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Adelaide (Moore) Griffith.

George is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Karen L. (Moulton) Griffith; children, Lisa (Richard) Kincaid, Tim Griffith, Heidi (Brad) Nolan; 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

A gathering of friends and family will be held from 9-11 AM, Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Hoskinson Funeral Home, 285 E. Main Street, Kirkersville, Ohio 43033 where a procession will begin at 11 AM, Saturday for a committal service at Kirkersville Cemetery with Pastor Rick Riggs officiating.

Contributions may be made to Licking County Humane Society, 825 Thornwood Dr. Heath, OH 43056; Outville Presbyterian Church 6463 Outville Rd. SW, Pataskala, OH 43062; Bella Care Hospice 110 Polaris Parkway, Suite 302, Westerville, OH 43082; and St. Jude’s Hospital PO Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.

Hoskinson Funeral Home is honored to care for George and his family. Please visit www.hoskinsonfuneral.com to share a special memory or leave a message of condolence for the family.