Donald F. Griffin Sr., age 83, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

Donald will be very much missed by his son; Donald F. (Jacqueline) Griffin II; daughter, Missy (Albert Jr.) Brass; grandchildren, Eric Griffin, Donald F. Griffin III, Lucien Griffin, Dariyan (Josh Amos) Hopper, Kennedi Brass, Tre Brass, Makenzie Brass and Brooklynne Brass; siblings, Jacqueline Scott, Jack J. Griffin III, Acquanetta (Dan) Polley, Robert (Patty) Griffin, Pierre (Gina) Griffin and Makeda (James) Clayton; sister-in-law, Cindy Griffin; brother-in-law, Sherald Gordon. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends also survive.

Preceded in death by his parents, Jack (Geneva) Griffin; wife, Ruth Griffin; brothers, Toussaint Griffin, and Brian Griffin; sister, Angela Griffin; sister-in-law's, Martha Griffin and Eileen Gordon; and brother-in-law's, Richard Johnson and Herb Scott.

Army veteran, Donald F. Griffin Sr. of Naperville, IL received his heavenly wings March 28, 2023. Donald was born in Cairo, IL on February 18, 1940, to Jack J. Griffin II and Geneva (Hathaway) Griffin. He was the 3rd born child in a family of 6 brothers and 4 sisters. It was in Joliet, IL that Donald raised his children while working as Youth Correctional Officer for the State of Illinois. Donald served with the United States Army from December 1960 to September 1964.

Funeral services for Donald will be held at Farkas Funeral Home, 3201 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 60431 on Friday, March 31, 2023, at 12:00 PM. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until time of services. Entombment with Military Honors will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park.

For more information, please call 815-725-0100 or visit www.farkasfuneralhome.com.