Matthew "Matt" Blaine Griffin

Matthew Blaine Griffin, Marshall, Oklahoma, was born December 19, 1952, in Exeter, California, the son of Knox Laverne Griffin and Lillian Marie (James) Griffin. He was known by his friends as Matt.

He grew up in the Ames/Covington areas, an before he completed high school, he joined the United States Army. He served from 1972-1974 and was discharged with the rank of private. In 1998 at Las Vegas, Nevada, he married Judy Griffin, who preceded him in death on December 7, 2024.

Matt was employed for five years in the Gulf of America as a driller on a rig, then moved back to Oklahoma where he worked as a wire line operator for 15 years. When the oil patch slowed down, he went to work for Ditch Witch for 18 years, retiring as a lead person. He loved to travel to Colorado with family and camp by the stream and fish. He also liked driving the back trails in the mountains with their ATV. He considered himself a “football nut” and enjoyed watching sports on television. “I also have enjoyed everyone I meet,” said Matthew.

He is the father of one son, Brian Griffin, of Springfield, Missouri; and two daughters: Shelly Beckham, of Perry, Oklahoma and Kristina Crosby, of Covington, Oklahoma; four grandsons: Tyler Griffin, Tristen Griffin, Kavan Crosby and Alex Crosby; three granddaughters: Michelle Beckham, Jessica Beckham and Misty Crosby; and two great-grandsons: Calyn Griffin, and Cooper Crosby.

In addition to his children and grandchildren, he is survived by one brother, Mark Griffin, of Enid, Oklahoma.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Jimmie Griffin, Pat Griffin and Mike Griffin; and a sister, Myrna Engles.

Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Dighton-Marler Funeral Home, Perry. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 8, 2026, at the Covington Cemetery in Garfield County with Tommy Donaldson officiating.