David Lee Griffin, 42, of Homer, passed away after a long struggle with cancer at 10:40 p.m., Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. A visitation will be held Friday, October 28, 2016 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana. A memorial reception will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 29, 2016 at the Ogden Methodist Church, 105 W. Main St, Ogden.

David was born March 26, 1974 in Urbana, Illinois to parents Jeri Lea Buckley (Jim), of West Valley City, Utah and Merle Griffin (Nancy), of Ogden, Illinois. They survive. His daughter, Haylea Michelle Griffin (or "Beautiful," as her dad called her), of West Valley City, Utah also survives. David also leaves behind siblings: Amy Foster (Kelby), of Foosland, Illinois, Tamara Demko (Josh), of Ogden, Illinois, Duane Griffin (Emmy), of Ogden, Illinois, and J.T. Buckley (Sarah), of Bluffdale, Utah. Grandparents, Bill and Jo Gillespie, of Ogden, Illinois, girlfriend, Jamie Adams, of Homer, Illinois, four nephews, five nieces, five uncles, and nine aunts also survive.

When he was 16 years old, David (and his biceps, "Thunder" and "Lightning") began work as a drywaller and painter. After graduating from Urbana High School, he continued in this line of work. Throughout the years, he was employed by JSM Commercial and Treat Brothers Company, both in Urbana, and Alpine Drywall and Floor Coverings in Utah.

David had a warm personality and endeared himself to those who knew him. He enjoyed fishing and collecting basketball cards. He enlightened everyone's life that he touched with his sense of humor and "awesomeness."

Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help with the support of his daughter. Condolences may be offered online at www.renner-wikoffchapel.com.