C. Ray Griffis died in his Woodland home Friday, November 1, 2002, at age 76.

Born February 24, 1926, in Zincville, Oklahoma, Mr. Griffis was the son of the late Elbert N and Mary E. Griffis. He moved to Woodland in 1963. He retired from PG&E in 1991 after 32 years working as a mechanical inspector. According to his family members, "he enjoyed visiting with family, dining out and working on cars." He was also a member of the Woodland Assembly of God Church.

Mr. Griffis is survived by his wife of 41 years, Marguerite (Marge) Griffis of Woodland; sons, Nelson Griffis and wife Barbara of Battleground, Wash., James Griffis and wife Laura of Woodland, and Ray Griffis and wife Rhonda of San Antonio, Texas; and daughters, Janice Jones and husband Richard of Stockton and Kim Somero and husband Roger of Hancock, Mich. He is also survived by his 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and sister, Francis Terill of Los Angeles.

A graveside service is scheduled at 2 p.m. ,Wednesday, Nov. 6, at Monument Hill Memorial Park, Woodland.

McNary's Chapel of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.

{Obituary from the "The Daily Democrat," Wednesday, November 06, 2002, {Woodland, Yolo County, California}. There is a photograph of Mr. Griffis included with this obituary. Submitted with the permission of the "The Daily Democrat," 711 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695. Please note: I am not related to the family listed above, and I do not have any further information on this family.}

Published November 6, 2002.