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Randall Grimmett Obituary

Funeral services for Mr. Randall Eric Grimmett, 29, of Nacogdoches, Texas, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 1, 2011, at Laird Funeral Home with C.H. Collins officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Mr. Grimmett was born May 8, 1982, in Nacogdoches, Texas to Rodney and Brenda Carter Grimmett. He passed away Monday, August 29, 2011, in Nacogdoches, Texas. Randall graduated from Nacogdoches High School in 2000. Afterwards he received an associate degree at Angelina College. He also attended classes at Stephen F. Austin State University and Blinn Junior College in Bryan, Texas. Randall was self-employed with The Gutter Guys in Nacogdoches. He enjoyed shopping, country music and dancing. Randall had an infectious smile, and he loved to make others around him laugh. He was a wonderful cook, and he loved to try new recipes for friends and family. He was a thoughtful and giving person, who went out of his way to do good things for others. Randall was a wonderful son, brother, uncle and nephew who had a heart of gold. Randall is survived by his significant other and best friend for life, Melody Arnold; his parents, Rod and Brenda Grimmett; brother, Ryan Grimmett and his wife, Amanda, all of Nacogdoches; aunts and uncles, Richard Grimmett and wife, Lisa, of Arlington, Russell Grimmett and wife, Kim, of Needville, Wanda Kramer and special friend, Larry Blackwell, of Brenham and Walter Kelley and wife, Diana, of Rosenberg; one niece, Alexis Grimmett of Nacogdoches; as well as numerous cousins and other extended family and great friends; and his canine companions, "Izzy" and "Lady." He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Robert and Lou Grimmett; his maternal grandparents, H.M. and Esther Carter; and one aunt, Delores Kelley. Pallbearers will be Michael Kramer, Bryan Byrd, Dan Halbert, Ross Grimmett, Cody Hurst, Landon Lawson and Keith Slone. Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2011, at Laird Funeral Home. To offer your condolences or to sign an online register, please log onto www.lairdfh.net. Laird Funeral Home.

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Published by Journal-News on Aug. 31, 2011.

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Bennett & Rhonda Montes

September 6, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

September 3, 2011

Rod and Brenda, I am so sorry about your loss. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the future. Love and miss you, Paula

September 1, 2011

Brenda and Rod, there are no words to tell you how sorry we are that you have lost your precious son. Our prayers are with you now and in the days ahead.Cathy and Billy Huddleston

Andrea Guerrero

September 1, 2011

i wish i could have been there. Im so sorry and will keep yall in my prayers. He was a dear friend to me. Andrea Guerrero (Lake Jackson,Tx)

Jeff & Cindy Johnson

September 1, 2011

To Brenda and Rod,

You are so blessed to have Randall as your son. I know you are proud of him. I was always happy to see him and visit with him. He was always a friend to our family. His life was cut way to short but I know he brought smiles to those lives he touched. He will be missed. Our sincerest condolences

Dora Dykes

September 1, 2011

I had the pleasure knowing & working with Randall some years back. Anytime I was around him, he put a smile on my face. He just had a light about him. Although he wasn't a close friend, it still saddens me to hear of his passing. My prayers and thoughts go to his family and close friends.

Shawn Dillon

August 31, 2011

Sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my prayers. God Bless you all during these tough times.

Juan Morales

August 31, 2011

I sorry god bless all
Your family now u have a angel whos gona take care of you

August 31, 2011

To the Grimmet Family,

Randle was a warm and caring person, We are sadened by your loss and our prayers go with you and your family in this time of loss.

Joey, Cari, Jaydan,and Emma Evans

August 31, 2011

Dear Brenda and Rod,
We are all so sorry for your loss of Randall. He was a very wonderful person and we will miss him so much. We will keep ya'll in ours prayers.
Much love,
Ann, Coy, Erik and Ashley Nutt

Delores Watkins

August 31, 2011

Our hearts go out to you and your family. May God give you comfort. We enjoyed Randall evertime he came into the restaurant it was a joy serving him. Delores & The Staff of Dalcroix's

America's Self Storage

August 31, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

August 31, 2011

I had a dream of him last night, and in my dream it was my husband and I laughing and telling jokes and hanging out with Randall. It was always fun talking with him. He would come to the house and just visit. I will miss my friend dearly. He always made me smile and laugh with his infectious smile. We will pray for all his family in this time of sorrow. Love you Randall, Therese Hostetter and Eric Hostetter

August 31, 2011

Brenda & Rod, we are extremely saddened at the news of your loss. May God grant him eternal life. Pete & Vanessa Winder.

August 31, 2011

To the Grimmett Family,

It was very nice meeting Randall this summer and we are so sorry for your loss. We will keep your wonderful family in our prayers.

Bart, Kim, Cole & Caroline Crump

Dave Thompson

August 31, 2011

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave and Barb Thompson

Advanced Chiropractic Center Dr. Debra White

August 31, 2011

Rod and Brenda and all the employees of both Precision Auto and The Gutter Guys,
Please accept our deepest sympathys for your tragic loss. Randall was always such a kind and warm person to us and we will miss seeing his smiling face. I could always tell that you were all a close family and my heart goes out to you. Please know that we prayed for you all this morning at out staff meeting and we will continue to do so.
God Bless You

Jennifer Stallings

August 31, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. James & Jennifer Stallings

August 31, 2011

Rod & Brenda,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. You will all be in my thoughts & prayers.

Love,
Susan Wallace Castille
[email protected]
4425 Hwy 8 West
Mena, AR 71953

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