Surrounded by three generations of his family, Jerry Glen Griffith passed from his earthly life on Monday, August 24, 2026. Known affectionately as “Griff” to family and close friends, Jerry was a deeply loved and cherished husband, Dad, Papaw, and friend.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Sandra Jane Roland Griffith, and his three children: Danny Carter and wife Lauri; Jerry Griffith Lyons; and Kim Hood and husband Mark. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Brandon Harvey Griffith Hood and wife Lina; Alexander Griffith Carter and wife MacKenzie; Jeremy Christian Lyons; Zachary Cash Carter; and Gabrielle Marie Carter; and by his great-granddaughter, Miss Ella Marie Hood.

Jerry was born on November 4, 1931, in Vivian, Louisiana, to Kenneth “Country” Roosevelt Griffith and Lida Crawford Griffith. He graduated from Vivian High School in 1948 and went on to Texas A&M University, where he earned his degree in chemical engineering as a member of the Class of 1954. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army Corps of Engineers. He served his two-year military obligation in Germany and was honorably discharged with the rank of First Lieutenant.

Following his military service, Jerry began what would become a nearly 40-year career with Mobil Oil Corporation, now ExxonMobil. He joined the company as a Junior Process Engineer and retired in 1993 as Vice President of Mobil Chemical Company and General Manager of its Petrochemical Division.

The first half of Jerry’s career was spent at various Mobil facilities in the Beaumont, Texas, area, where his responsibilities grew steadily and ultimately included serving as Manager of the Beaumont Refinery.

The second half of his career took Jerry and his family around the world as he served in increasingly senior executive and management positions. His assignments included Naples, Italy; New York City; Houston; Yanbu, Saudi Arabia; and Princeton, New Jersey, before eventually returning to Houston. His career was marked by hard work, leadership, integrity, and a willingness to take on new challenges wherever they led.

Retirement brought Jerry the opportunity to enjoy the things he valued most: family, friends, travel, the outdoors, and time spent with Sandra. Together, Jerry and Sandra enjoyed more than 30 years of retirement filled with travel and adventures shared with family and longtime friends.

The Griffith Ranch in Webb County held a special place in Jerry’s life. He treasured the solitude of South Texas, the hunting, the outdoors, and the adventures the ranch provided to generations of family and friends.

Jerry and Sandra also made many wonderful memories at their home in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. It offered a welcome summer respite from the Texas heat and, in winter, became a snow-covered gathering place where family and friends could ski, visit, celebrate, and simply enjoy being together.

Jerry was, throughout his life, a proud Aggie. His years at Texas A&M shaped him in lasting ways, and he carried great pride in the university, its traditions, and the values he associated with being an Aggie. In November 1016 that connection was reinforced with his induction into the Texas A&M Lettermen’s Association Athletic Hall of Honor. That connection remained important to him throughout his life and is fittingly reflected in his final resting place at the Aggie Field of Honor.

At the center of Jerry’s life was his devotion to Sandra. Through the many moves, demanding years of his career, world travels, retirement adventures, quiet days at the ranch, and seasons spent in Colorado, she was his constant companion and partner. Their life together was a shared journey, and his love and devotion to her were clear to those who knew them best.

And to his grandchildren, Jerry was simply Papaw. He was immensely proud of each of them -- their accomplishments, their character, the paths they chose, and the people they became. He enjoyed watching them grow, hearing about their lives, and sharing with them the places and traditions that mattered to him. His pride extended with special joy to his great-granddaughter, Ella, who stood for yet another generation of the family he loved so deeply.

For all of Jerry’s professional accomplishments and travels, his greatest legacy was his family. He took great pride in his children, grandchildren, and great-granddaughter, and he valued the time spent together more with each passing year.

Jerry was a Christian whose faith was rooted in the Baptist tradition. He lived a long, full, and remarkable life, touching many people along the way. He will be remembered for his strength, intelligence, humor, determination, generosity, loyalty, and devotion to those he loved. He will be greatly missed.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Roosevelt and Lida Crawford Griffith, and his brother, Gary Lester Griffith.

Jerry's grandsons, along with his nephew, Kenny Griffith, and special grandson, Jason Bragg, will honor him as pallbearers.

Services celebrating Jerry’s life will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at First Baptist Church - Bryan. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. in The Commons, followed by the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at the Aggie Field of Honor in College Station, Texas.

Dress will be business casual.