Maurice Lee Griffith, age 59 of Dowelltown, passed away Tuesday February 11, 2020 at his residence. 

 He was born October 31, 1960 to his parents, the late S.B. Griffith and Bobbie Jean Neal Houk. 

 Maurice was a Baptist and a drywall finisher. 

 In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Stephan Patrick; step-son, Jerry Lee Estes; two brothers, James and Jimmy Griffith; two sisters, Marie McBride and Teresa Griffith. 

 Survivors include two sons, Matthew and Billy Griffith both of Smithville; one granddaughter, Kynlee Griffith; several step-grandchildren; mother of his children, Darlene Jackson of Smithville; two sisters, Deborah Page of Dowelltown and Melissa Culwell of Smithville; one brother, Charles (Phyllis) Griffith of Alexandria; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. 

 Funeral service was held Saturday, February 15, 2020 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Ronnie Neal officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Ararat Cemetery.

 Serving as pallbearers were Bruce Neal, Brian Neal, David Griffith, Jimmy page, Josh Johnson and Brent Matthews.

 DeKalb Funeral Home, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.

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