Kenneth Murry Griffith

Kenneth Murry Griffith, a resident of Dothan, died at his home Monday, Oct. 1, 2007. He was 56. Graveside services with interment will be held 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct, 4, 2007, at Rose Hill Cemetery in Tallassee, with Byrd Funeral Home directing. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 930850, Atlanta, GA 31193-0850. Kenneth was born Aug. 21, 1951, in Enterprise and later moved to Dothan. He was a 1969 graduate of Dothan High School where he was called "Dawg" by his classmates. He was an accomplished musician most all of his life. Kenneth attended Auburn University where he received his Bachelors degree and later earned his Masters degree in agronomy from the University of Arkansas. Kenneth was employed with the Florida Extension Service in Marianna for several years. He was later employed as a programmer in the development department at Movie Gallery of Dothan for six years until his retirement in June of 2007. He was a regular contributor to the editorial page of the Dothan Eagle. Kenneth also was an advocate of organ donation, something that was dear to his heart.Survivors include a brother, Darrell Griffith of Birmingham; three sisters, Marilyn Griffith McCormick of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Shannon Griffith Gerrald of Galavants Ferry, S.C., and Beverly Griffith Lepore of Birmingham; several nieces and nephews also survive. Byrd Funeral Home, (334) 793-3003, is in charge of arrangements.