Mr. Griffith served for many years on the Forsyth County Board of Education, for much of that time as Chairman.

In the early 20th century he was president of the Piedmont Savings Bank, vice-president of Forsyth Roller Mills and secretary, treasurer and manager of the Farmers' Trade House, a general merchandise company.

He and his wife Virginia lived for many years at 524 North Spring Street, across from the current Bibs Downtown restaurant.

Griffith School is named for him.