John David Griffith, 77, of Clermont, Florida passed away peacefully on his birthday November 29, 2020.

Born in 1943 to John and Faye (Kinkade) Griffith in Moline, Illinois, John David proudly served in the United States Army from 1966-1972. He earned several medals for his brave service.

John David retired in 1994 from John Deere working as a supervisor in the cylinder division.

He enjoyed baseball and football rooting on the Cubs and Packers. He loved to golf, fish, play cards and read.

John David is survived by his wife of 39 years Rebecca A. (Lee) Griffith, daughter and son-in-law Jessica and Shawn Schwass, Sister-in-law and brother-in-law; Lori Brems and Jeffrey "Buckey" Brems, grandchildren; Lilly, Kaidance and Dylan; sisters Darlene (Jim) Rice and Dusty (Rich) Zei; and his special niece Stacey Terry.

John David is preceded in death by his parents, sister Diana Wachtor and his honorary son Richard Machu.

A very special man God put on this Earth was welcomed back home. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, brother-in-law, and friend. The lessons and memories will carry on forever in the lives of those he touched.