James “Pudge” Griffith, 73, Ligonier, passed away Nov. 1, 2021, surround by his loving family. He was born Dec. 8, 1947, to Kendall and Olive (Patton) Griffith in Garrett, Ky.

He is survived by his children Dawn (Michael) Hough of Warsaw; James (Michelle) Griffith of South Carolina; John Griffith of Warsaw; Amber Lung of Ligonier; and a special grand daughter and partner in crime, Cadance; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.