James Wesley Griffith, Sr., age 80, of Moravian Falls, died Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at his home. He was born March 24, 1936 in Wilkes County to William Wesley and Willie Mae Brooks Griffith. Mr. Griffith was a member of Moravian Falls Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Ginger Lynn Griffith; brother, William Griffith. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy "Dot" Simpson Griffith; daughters, Kelly Smith, Moravian Falls, Freda Gullet and husband Roy of Mississippi; son, James Wesley Griffith, Jr. of Traphill; brother, Robert Lee "Bob" Griffith and wife Anne, Moravian Falls; grandchildren, James Wesley Griffith III of Wilkesboro, Marine Sergeant, Matthew Griffith of Arizona, Marine Sergeant, Dylan Griffith, Richlands, N.C., Nicole Davis of Millers Creek, Amberleigh Griffith of Traphill, Jordy Stoker of Wilkesboro, Glenn Stoker of Texas; and three great grandchildren. Memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Arvil Perry officiating. The family will receive friends at Miller Funeral Service from 1:00 until 2:00 on Saturday, prior to the service. The family has requested no flowers. Memorials may be made to Pruitt Hospice, 902 West D Street, Suite B, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com