Background
Griffitts, James John was born on December 13, 1912 in Springfield, Illinois, United States. Son of Thomas Houston and Elizabeth (Glynn) Griffitts.
Griffitts, James John was born on December 13, 1912 in Springfield, Illinois, United States. Son of Thomas Houston and Elizabeth (Glynn) Griffitts.
Bachelor of Science, University of Virginia, 1933; Doctor of Medicine, University of Virginia, 1937.
Intern, University Hospital, Cleveland, 1937-1940; director, Blood Bank of Dade County, Miami, Florida, 1949-1954; president, Dade Reagents, Miami, 1954-1971; director, American Hospital Corporation, Evanston, Illinois, 1956-1971; retired.
With United States Public Health Service, 1940-1949. Member American Association Blood Banks (president 1955-1956, John Elliott award 1960).
Married Leola Horton, June 13, 1940 (deceased 1985). Children: Susan, Sally, Sharon, Shelley.