Jefferey Lee Gripper Jr.

Happy belated birthday, friend. Love and miss you dearly.

Man just the memories and laughs keep me crying .. miss u bro... I did a song named it after you I love u forever.... D.kelly

Thinking about you my brother! I love and miss you!

Scrolling through my email and a notification of your passing was there. Crazy how after so many years, I started to choke up again at your demise. I was reading others comments and I smiled thinking about your smile that everyone acknowledged! We had so many fun and reckless times together as teenagers. You may be part the reason I´m not afraid to take risks. I still have tons of pictures and letters from you in my keepsakes. I´m sorry you were taken from us. Love you!

To let you know, you and your family have my deepest sympathy and hoping that time eases your sorrow and that the precious memories bring you joy, happiness and peace.

May you feel the warmth and caring from the members of the Spelman Class of 1972 that surround you.

I knew Jefferey when he was but a gleam and a dream in his parents' hearts and minds. Then as a tiny baby, more welcomed in this world than I can express. It is clear that he grew into the creative spirit that was the culmination of this hope. His passing sent a shutter thru many, many lives. Through the grace of God, may his memory bring joy and peace.

I had the pleasure of meeting Jefferey through the AJC. We worked at the same location and every Friday he would walk in my office to receive his check. If my attention was directed elsewhere, Gripper would patiently wait while checking-out his palm pilot to begin work. We didn't have a lot to talk about but every time I saw him I couldn't help but to say, "Gripper, how are you?" In life, you encounter people who truly possess a kind spirit and sincere smile......Gripper was one of the those...

I didn't know jeff personally but I would see him every morning at work delevering the newspaper, he would always speak, I saw a different spirit in this young man that I will always remember I saw him a couple of days before he went home to be with the lord and when I came back to work I found out of his homegoing I was deeply touched by what I heard that last time I saw him there was something different about his look I couldn't figure out but now I know that was it angels all around him I...

I became to know Jeff very well in 2000 which was my sophmore year of high school. I met him through my best friend at the time Chandrevia Barton because she was his girlfriend. Jeff was so full of excitement and adventure. I knew everyday we all hung out it would be an everlasting memory because he always took us on some kind of adventure. I will forever remember your kind, fun, and energetic ways. God knows best, so sit, laugh, eat, and drink with your Lord Jesus Christ. God bless you and...