(Proud Veteran & Devoted Grandfather)
Clayton Earl “Mick” Griffin, age 86, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Parkview Bryan Hospital. Clayton was born April 7, 1939, in Paris, Illinois, to the late Kenneth and Evelyn (DePriest) Griffin.
He married Theresa M. (Kerns) on Dec. 31, 1985, in Hicksville, Ohio, and she preceded him in death on April 13, 2023. Clayton was employed as a tool grinder at Simpson Metaldyne in Edon, Ohio.
He was a member of Bethlehem Christian Union Church, Edon, Ohio, and the American Legion, Auburn, Indiana. Clayton enjoyed woodworking, roller coasters and vintage cars, and above all, he loved his family and watching over and providing for them.
Clayton is survived by his son, Adam L. (Lorena) Smith, Edon, Ohio; his special daughter/grand-daughter, Katherine (Donovan) McClary, of Bryan, Ohio; daughter, Jerri (Keith) Evers, Butler, Indiana; stepdaughter, Carol Blum, of Bryan, Ohio; grandchildren, Christopher Church, Archbold, Ohio, John Cooper, Butler, Indiana, and Lisa Blum, Antwerp, Ohio; 10 great-grandchildren; his siblings, Jim Griffin, Houston, Texas, Juanita Kimball, Paris, Illinois, and Jane (Dave) Malone, Montpelier, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Clayton is preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents, Charles and Lelah Jane DePriest and Robert and Athane Griffin; his wife; a great-granddaughter, Journey McClary; and his brother-in-law, Alvin Kimball.
Visitation for Clayton will be held Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 2-4 p.m. at Krill Funeral Home, 860 West Mulberry Street, Bryan, Ohio. A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home following the visitation. Pastor Mike Slagle will officiate. Military funeral honors will be accorded by the Active-Duty Army Honor Detail and the combined Bryan VFW and American Legion Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bethlehem Christian Union Church, 4016 County Road M.50, Edon, Ohio 43518.
To sign the online register or send condolences, please visit www.krillfuneralservice.com. Krill Funeral Home, Bryan, Ohio, is honored to serve Clayton’s family.