Jack W. Griffith, age 64 of Davenport, Iowa and formerly of Grinnell, died on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at his home. A public funeral service with military honors by the US Navy will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at the Grinnell Christian Church. A reception will follow in the Family Life Center of the Christian Church. A public visitation will begin at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, June 2nd at the Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM. A memorial fund will be established. Memories and condolences may be shared with Jack's family online at www.smithfh.com. Jack Wesley Griffith was born November 15, 1955 to Carl Wesley Griffith and Vina Viola (Van Dusen) Griffith in Grinnell, Iowa. He was raised in Grinnell and graduated from Grinnell High School with the Class of 1974. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy from 1974 to 1977. On February 17, 1979, Jack was united in marriage to Norma Jean Burnell. They were blessed with two children, Holly Marie Griffith and Nicholas Charles Griffith. Most of their lives they lived in Grinnell where Jack was a longtime employee with the City of Grinnell. Upon his retirement, Jack and Norma moved to Davenport, Iowa to be closer to their grandchildren. Jack loved spending time with his family, but especially his grandchildren. He spent countless hours regaling them with stories of his adventures – freely passing down his own entertaining reflections and wisdom. He loved motorcycles and traveling and was often a man prone to escaping into the world. Jack was self-educated by virtue of voracious reading, and had an extraordinary passion for music of all genres – a love he happily instilled in his children. He laughed often and easily – and was a loyal husband, father, son, brother, and friend. Above all, his most successful endeavor and contribution in this world was ensuring his family was happy and loved. Jack is survived by his wife of 41 years, Norma Griffith of Davenport; his daughter, Holly Griffith (Adam Vilmont) of Bettendorf; his son, Nicholas Griffith (Laurel Dellachiesa) of Davenport; his grandchildren, Madeline, Jack, and Sam Norton; Evelyn Vilmont; Ella and Irie Bremer; his brother Charles (Lisa) Griffith; his mother-in-law Charlotte Burnell; his brothers-in-law Larry Burnell, Loren Burnell, Ron Montgomery and Addison Jensen; his sisters-in-law Debra Montgomery, Sondi Burnell, and Michele Jensen; – all from Grinnell – and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law Merle Burnell, and brother-in-law John Burnell. CDC guidelines for gatherings encourage social distancing and other safe practices to minimize the spread of COVID-19.