Lawrence G. "Larry" Griffin, 89, Rapids City, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022 at his home with family at his side. A memorial service will be held at 4PM Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline with a Celebration of Life to follow until 7PM. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to the Rock Island County Animal Care and Control Center. Private family committal will be at a later date in Rapids City Cemetery.

Larry was born on October 18, 1932 in Moline, the son of Clyde and Clara (DeVrieze) Griffin. He married Phyllis Arnold and together they had three children. He later married Linda (Anderson) Halligan on March 28, 1991 in Rock Island. Larry retired in 1991 as a service rep from East Moline Metal Products. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, going for walks, stock car racing and riding his motorcycle. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. His home and his family were his greatest joy.

Survivors include his wife, Linda, children, Connie Griffin, Colona, Connie (Bruce) Cornmesser, Moline, Geri Moseley, Moline and Sherri Halligan (Matt) Warner, Baltimore, MD, thirteen grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren and sister-in-law Barb Griffin.

He was preceded in death by son, Kenny Griffin, daughter, Betty Griffin Schmidt and siblings, Bob Griffin, Jean Wooley and Joyce Church.

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Van Hoe Funeral Home 1500 Sixth Street East Moline, Illinois 61244