James Horace "Jamaal" Graggs

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James Graggs Obituary

Graggs James Horace "Jamaal" Graggs, 64, born on May 23, 1951 to parents Allie (Walker) Watson and James Graggs. A devout Baptist Christian, active community member and Deacon at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. Preceded in death by father James Graggs and brother Danny Graggs. Survived by wife, Natasha T. (Harris) Graggs; children, Rhonda, Branden and Tonya Reese; seven grandchildren; mother, Allie (Richard) Watson, siblings, John Graggs, Donna (Graggs) Stewart, Danny Graggs, Debbie Graggs and Angela (Graggs) Garnette and a host of family and friends. Celebration of Life 10 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2015 at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 2121 Joyce Avenue, where the family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until time of service. Entombment Green Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long Street. To sign the online memory book visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 9 to Sep. 10, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for James Graggs

12 Entries

John Labandeira

September 3, 2024

was a great guy,
He work for me at the Renaissance and he was very articulate and particular with the food in the customers loved him when he worked the pasta station, ect. He had a passion for culinary. He was and is a dear friend of mine. I think about him quite frequently. honestly didn't know he had passed away. I know he was a believer in Jesus Christ. He had Forsaken the ways of Islam. He knew there was only peace in Jesus. I remember him telling me that. And I realize that now and he was right. He just wanted to follow God the best he knew how. miss you much! I miss you dear brother!
I'll see you in heaven as we celebrate how great Jesus is and how great eternal life with Jesus Christ is!

John labandeira

July 14, 2022

Brother James, I'm sorry but I just found out that you had passed away here in 2022. You are dear brother I had a lot of good God talks with you, I will so miss you my brother I never knew where you went. I enjoyed working with you at the Renaissance hotel. You were a tough dude man, you got stuff done. You really help me out but more importantly your dear brother and the Lord and I'm going to miss you, you're actually kind-hearted individual you came across rough that you're very nice person. And I always remember that about you. But I know you're with the Lord now cuz I know you were saved. I miss your brother God bless you I'll see you in heaven

joseph smith

February 1, 2022

Rest in peace Jimmy.

September 13, 2015

Dear Tasha: We are praying for your strength during this very difficult time,
Pastors Eddie &Dianna Poindexter,Columbus, OH

Verona Brown

September 11, 2015

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Peggy Parks Miller

September 11, 2015

To the family and friends of James Graggs. May the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob keep each of you in His perfect peace as you go through this time of sorrow. Persevere in the hope that those who love the Lord and are called by His name will see our loved ones again. This is Not the end, just until we meet again.

PAM HARPER

September 11, 2015

REST IN HEAVEN BRO JAMAAL.
TASHA WILL KEEP YOU & THE REST OF THE FAMILY LIFTED IN PRAY.

Moses and Nikki Allen

September 11, 2015

My deepest condolences to the family of Jamaal. He always had a sweet spirit and his smile would light up a room. Nothing was better than seeing the joy on my mother-in-law's face when she looked at him. Mom as you bury your husband, know that the Lord is with you and although it may seem unbearable at times, it is only God who can bring you through. I know that God is able to comfort you and bring you peace in this time. Moses and I love you very much and are praying for you daily.

Paul Greggs

September 10, 2015

needless to say you are missed and loved Cuz you be teaching angels how to sing rest in peace I will mourn you till I join you

Yolanda & Richard Hairston

September 10, 2015

Deacon Graggs you are really going to be missed when we joined New J a year ago you treated us like your family. It's going to be hard for us since we sat in back of you in church. We will look out for your wife for you. We love but god loved more see in heaven my brother.

Sister Rayner Henderson-Ende

September 10, 2015

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Mary Kiser

September 10, 2015

Please take comfort in knowing The New Jerusalem Church Family loved/love our dear brother very much, and we will miss him terribly, but we will see him again. Your family is in my prayers daily.

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