CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - The man after whom a longtime Christiansburg restaurant was named has passed away.

Dude Griffith, the original “Dude” of Dude’s Drive-In , was 89 years old, according to the business, which posted, “For decades, Dude wasn’t just the name behind the drive‑in, he was its heart. He built something much more than a restaurant; he created a tradition. Since 1978, his vision, passion, and warmth made every visit special."

A social post contnues:

More than our menu, though, his legacy lives in the people: the staff who’ve served alongside him, many for years; the community members who stopped by not just for the burger, but for the smile, the familiarity, the sense of home.

We will miss you, Dude. Thank you for everything you built, every smile you gave, every b

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