Background
Griffith, Garth Ellis was born on July 1, 1928 in Cleveland. Son of Arthur Elza and Marguerite Mary (Ellis) Griffith.
Griffith, Garth Ellis was born on July 1, 1928 in Cleveland. Son of Arthur Elza and Marguerite Mary (Ellis) Griffith.
Simpson College; Ohio Wesleyan University (Bachelor of Arts, 1950). University of Michigan (Juris Doctor, 1953). Case Western Reserve University (Master of Laws, 1964).
Member, Sections of: Antitrust Law. Corporation, Banking and Business Law, American Bar Association.
Attorney Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, Cleveland, 1957-1964, general attorney, 1964-1975. Secretary, general solicitor Chessie System, Inc., 1975-1977, general solicitor, 1977-1980. General counsel CSX Corporation, 1980-1986.
Of counsel Christian, Barton, Epps, Brent & Chappell, Richmond, since 1986.
God created humans to be able to innovate and evaluate new forms of living that will encourage development of the fullest potential in individuals.
The diversity inside the Church should be respected and supported. Open debate within the Church on certain political and social issues should be encouraged.
Every Church member should be trusted with responsibilities. In building the local Methodist groups or 'societies', they should be trained to maintain the meetings and give pastoral care and challenge to the members.
Served in the United States Army, 1953-1957. Member American Bar Association, Virginia Bar Association, Virginia State Bar Association, Richmond Bar Association, Commonwealth Club (Richmond), Kiwanis.
Married Julia Ellen Wilson, October 29, 1971.