Jeff Griffiths

J effrey G riffiths, age 41, of North Platte, passed away at the Sutherland Care Center on January 5, 2021, surrounded by his family.

Jeffrey was born July 26, 1979, in North Platte, to Lorrie (Parr) and Larry Griffiths. He attended North Platte High School where he was active in Bulldog football and soccer. After graduating high school in 1998, Jeff moved to Lincoln and went on to graduate from Southeast Community College then from University of Nebraska. Following graduation, Jeff enjoyed working at Crooked Creek, Verizon and Bodegas Ally.

While in Lincoln, Jeff reconnected with North Platte native, Devon Larson. They were married June 6, 2006. To this union two of his greatest blessings were born, Karson LeRoy and Kane Jeffrey.

Jeff valued his relationships with others. No matter what stage in life he met someone; he always considered them lifelong friends. He had a way to make anyone feel special and was genuine in relationships. He had a vivacious laugh and a smile that cannot be forgotten. Jeff was always ready to attend a concert, golf outing, hunting trip, sporting events or host a gathering. He shared his love for comic books, the Chiefs, and soccer with his boys.

Giving back was important to Jeff; whether donating to a charity or walking dogs at the animal shelter. Upon his return to North Platte Jeff rejoined the First United Methodist Church in December 15, 2019, and had a strong connection to his church.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Leroy and Edna Griffiths; maternal grandparents, Paul and Gloria Parr; his uncle, Terry Parr; and beloved dog, Jax.

Jeff is survived by his father Larry (Jayne) Griffiths, of Waco; mother Lorrie (Garry) Howard, of North Platte; sons, Karson and Kane; sisters, Sarah (Damon) Schulz, of Weatherford, OK, and Lindsey Griffiths, of Lincoln; step brother, Joe (Heather) Howard, of Lincoln; step sisters, Lisa (Nate) Reiter, of Lafayette, LA, and Lori (Aryln) Wood, of North Platte; nieces and nephews, Jace, Jossalynn, Avery, Beau, Hazel, Bryce, Kaymbree, Tayler, Brandy, Ethyn, Nathan, Mason, and Kaleb; as well as many other family members and friends.

Service will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Odean Colonial Chapel. Cremation will follow the service. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday with family greeting friends from 4-6 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. For those unable to attend, services will be recorded and posted to odeanchapel.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the family for his boys educational fund or the North Platte Animal Shelter.