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BETHANY, Oklahoma -- A long-time Bethany teacher has died.
John Griffis fell off his roof while doing repairs last weekend and passed away today after having been in a medically induced coma since the accident.
Griffis had been with the Bethany school district for 20 years teaching math and coaching a number of sports.
John Griffis leaves behind a wife and four children.
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