Daniel Waldo Griffin, 68, a longtime resident of Lampasas, died on Jan. 30, 2022 in Killeen.
Daniel was born on Oct. 1, 1953 in Taylor to Melvin Waldo Griffin and Doris Mae Henniger Griffin Poe.
He married Nancy Reed on Jan. 27, 1973 at the Baptist church in Lake Victor. They were married for 49 years.
Daniel was a farmer and rancher, as well as a heavy equipment operator in the mining industry.
He was a member of the Milam County Junior Livestock Board, the Rockdale Fair Association and was a 4-H leader in Milam County. He was a member of the IBEW Local Union 2337 and the IUOE Operators Local Union 450.
Daniel could name any tree or plant. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and collecting rocks and arrowheads. He was a Christian.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Griffin of Lampasas; two sons, Daniel Ashley Griffin and wife Amy of Milano, and Chad Avery Griffin and wife Kendra of Bellevue; one daughter, Catrina Gayle Griffin of Killeen; his mother, Doris Henniger Griffin Poe of Lampasas; one brother, Clifford Ray Griffin of Lampasas; one sister, Yolanda Kae Maceyra, and husband Bill of Lampasas; eight grandchildren, Logan Griffin, Jake Penick, Jason Penick, Jimmy Penick, Jude Penick, Jayston Griffin, Corbin Griffin and Rhett Griffin; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding Daniel in death were his father; one brother, Doug Griffin; and his inlaws, David B. and Allie Reed.
Visitation is Feb. 4 from 5-7 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home in Lampasas.
The funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Feb. 5, also at Heritage Funeral Home, with Mr. Kirby officiating. Burial will follow at the Alexander Family Cemetery, near Lampasas in Burnet County.
The service also will be livestreamed at heritagefuneraltx.com; select Mr. Griffin’s tribute to view.
