WESLEY ROGER GRIFFITH of Arnold, MO, passed into God’s
hands suddenly on Oct. 7, 2016, with interment in Mount
Hope Cemetery.
Beloved husband of 58 yrs. to Anna Griffith (nee Baeumner);
loving dad of Lisa (Tony) Sofia & Jennifer (Dan) Jones;
dear grandpa of Drew & Abby Sofia, Melissa (Chris) Ford,
Andrew & Ellie Jones and great-grandpa of Grace Ford;
brother of Kathy Colvin, Becky Christante and the late
Lovell, Sylvan, Donald, Mike, Larry & David Griffith;
brother-in-law of Clarence Colvin, Joe Christante,
Linda, Wanda and Janet Griffith, Mary Kay Soucy, Walter
(Mary) Moore & Melba Shell; our uncle, great uncle,
cousin and friend.
Wes was born in July 21, 1938 & fondly known as “The
Ambassador.” He graduated from McKinley High School in
the Class of 1956, He retired from AT&T after 30 years
and then founded and operated the Ponderosa Steakhouse
in Arnold for the past 28 years. He was known for his
hospitality, welcoming his guests with a warm smile and
served his community in numerous ways. He was past
President and loyal member of the Arnold Rotary Club,
past President of the Fox C-6 School Board, Board Member
of the Fox Foundation, Jefferson College Foundation,
Arnold Tourism board and Jefferson County Salvation
Army and a charter member of the Fortune Bank Board of
Directors.