Mark Alan Griffith

BELOIT – Mark Alan Griffith, 63, went to be with the Lord Friday, February 27, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born December 13, 1962, in Alliance, he was the son of James M. Griffith and the late Rose (Trummer) Griffith.

Mark was the owner of Opportunity Knocks Door Co. which he founded in 2000. He was a member of Damascus Friends Church, a member of the Damascus Park Board, and a proud 1981 West Branch graduate. Mark enjoyed golfing, fishing, and visiting national parks. He was a former coach of Little Warriors basketball and youth baseball coach. He loved attending his children’s sports events and spending time with his grandchildren.

Mark leaves behind his wife, Dawn (Kelly) Griffith, whom he married September 30, 1989; father, James M. Griffith and stepmother, Ruth Griffith; children, Hannah (Nate) Malmsberry, Jacob (Lauren) Griffith and Emma (Derek) Rine; seven grandchildren, Russell, Hazel, Henry, Weston, Ivy, Theodore and Ellis, and two sisters, Diane Griffith and Marlene (Griffith) Shapira.

Calling hours will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Damascus Friends Church.

The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the church with Pastor John Ryser officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Damascus Friends Church, P.O. Box 205., Damascus, OH 44619 or the Damascus Community Center Park, P.O. Box 112, Damascus, OH 44619.

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