Edward B.

Griffin Jr.

Edward, who was affectionately known as Dusty to his family, was born on September 4, 1952, in Denison, Texas. Sadly, he passed away on March 24, 2024, in Wichita Falls, Texas, due to a head injury. Dusty's father, Edward Griffin retired Air Force, passed away in November of 1990, and he is survived by his mother Thelma Griffin; who currently lives in Missouri. Dusty had two older sisters, Christine, who now lives in Alabama with her husband Wayne, and Deborah, who passed away in August of 2021. He is survived by his younger brother James and his wife Theresa, who is known as Squeaky among family and friends, and currently lives in Texas. Dusty is survived by his nieces and nephews: Branda, Carey, Tylor, and James, as well as their siblings and several cousins.

Edward graduated from Altus High School in Altus, Oklahoma in 1972. The very next day, he enlisted in the Marines. After completing his training, he served in Washington DC as a military guard under three Presidents Nixon, Ford, and Carter, on Air Force One and Marine One.  In 1977, he was transferred to the American Embassy in Moscow, and from there, his career in the Military Police took him to several bases. He retired in May of 1992 as a GySgt. with many commendations. After leaving the Marines, he worked as a prison guard in the Texas system, serving at three different facilities before retiring in early 2020 in Childress, Texas.

Dusty was a soft-spoken man with a dry wit who enjoyed spending time with his family. He had a great interest in history, particularly the American presidents, and loved reading nonfiction books. Traveling off the beaten path and discovering small museums to learn more about the local history and trivia was his passion. After retiring, he stopped shaving and grew a beautiful white beard that he groomed from short too long. His loved ones will miss him dearly.