Arnold Paul Griffith Jr.

Arnold Paul Griffith Jr., 81, Northwood, passed away Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. Services will be  held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28, at Sion Lutheran Church, Lake Mills. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27, at Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood. At Arnold’s request, his body will be cremated and interment will be at Sion Church.
Arnold was born June 19, 1943 in Mason City. He grew up in Clear Lake. He was the son of Arnold Griffith, Sr. and Aileen (Wilkinson) Griffith.
Arnold went to Clear Lake High School until his junior year, in which he went to Holy Family Catholic School, Mason City. Arnold graduated from Newman High School in 1962. In school, he enjoyed playing football, volleyball, and basketball. Arnold also enjoyed working on cars, especially ones for car shows.
After school, he worked for Secory P&H, farmed for two years in Manly, and ran the warehouse for Carroll George Inc., Northwood. After working at the warehouse, Arnold worked at Randall’s Ready Mix, driving truck for many years.
He retired several years ago to enjoy his grandchildren, children, great grandchildren, pets, and wife of 52 years, Linda Griffith.