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GRAYSON PAYNE AUSTIN
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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Hazel Pearce
October 30, 2012
My prayers are with you and your family. He is in God's hands, believe that.
tanya zamm
August 13, 2012
I am so sorry for you and your family. Joshua was in class with Grayson over the years. He was a great kid. We just found out and are in shock. The boys just lost there dad in a car accident last Sept. I know how hard it is I am thinking of you all.
Lots of love
Tanya Joshua and Seth Zamm
Stephanie Murphy
August 4, 2012
Melinda, You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers over the past few weeks. May God give you strength and peace, and may it bring you comfort to know that so many people are praying for your family.
Chuck Keck
August 2, 2012
I would like to send my deepest and most sincere thoughts and prayers for you at this difficult time. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
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Katie (emalee& karlies mom) Evans
July 31, 2012
Melinda be strong the lord and Grayson are with you. I lost my brother when I was Strelings age be sure to know he is not as stong as u celebrate jesus as his brothers new glorified caretaker and to trust in God for I stopped.when I was 7 and didntbegin again till I was 28 .Don't forget to take care of yourself love &prayers
Denise Fournia
July 30, 2012
I can't even begin to imagine what you are going through right now. I hope you take comfort in knowing you have alot of us that are thinking and praying for your family. So very sorry for your loss. We are also praying for the recovery of the other child. May God Bless and be with you during this time.
Courtney Newton
July 29, 2012
Melinda,my grandmother came by today and told me it was your son that passed. I am so sorry. I didn't know him but every time I saw you you always told me stories about your sons. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Kristen Cerny (& Ford Pugh)
July 27, 2012
Melinda, I just heard of the accident. I am so very sorry for your family's loss. As I have seen with my parents, the loss of a child is one of the most difficult experiences a parent can go through. Cherish the memories you have of you son and lean on your family and friends for support.
Richard, Joy & Kyle Hawkins
July 27, 2012
Words cannot express what we want to say. You are certainly in our prayers and thoughts. May God give you peace and strength, he is the only one that can at this time.
Someone who cares
July 27, 2012
To the Austin family, please take comfort in knowing that "The Arms That Welcomed Grayson Into Heaven Are The Same Arms That Hold Your Hearts Today" What special memories you all have and those memories will help carry you through the days ahead. May God bless each of you.
Josh Hanzlik
July 27, 2012
Grayson was a great friend and ball player. I am glad I got to know him. I will pray for you. I will really miss him. Josh Hanzlik
Mike, Karen, Brent and Abbi Pannill
July 26, 2012
Calvin and Melinda and Sterling,
Our hearts are heavy with sorrow and sympathy for your family. We pray that the Lord will ease your pain. You are in our thoughts and we are truly sorry for you loss. God bless you!
Tom,Donna & Blake Bryant
July 26, 2012
Calvin, Melinda & Sterling,
God Bless all of you at this extremely difficult time. Please know that we are thinking of you and praying that the Holy Spirit will comfort you today and the days ahead.
Dorothy & Steven Gunnet
July 26, 2012
My familys hearts and prayers go out to your family. So sorry for your loss of Grayson.
Kristen & Chad Shortt
July 26, 2012
Our most heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. May time ease your pain.
Gloria Gunnells
July 26, 2012
Prayers for your family. So sorry for the loss.
Debbie (Hearns) Jacques
July 26, 2012
Calvin & Melinda,I am so sorry to hear about your loss.Since I heard the news it is all that I have been thinking about.Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you right now and so wishing that there was something I could do.Please give Sterling a hug for me.Love
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Bridget Hanscom
July 25, 2012
Grayson was great. I am so very sorry for your loss. I am also very sorry I was not able to be there today. I would have loved to be with him one more time. He was one of my best (and truly one of my ONLY close) friends and I will miss him so very much-like Myles said, Grayson was a great friend through thick and thin and always cheered you up. Myles, Carter, Grayson, and I were supposed to graduate together, I am so sorry, I am sure that hurt to read. No words can comfort you now-like nothing helped my mom for a long time after my dad died. But from me, right now, I love and miss Grayson too. And boy, did he love you. Please accept prayers and love from me and my mom. I wish he was still here.
Kathy Cook Kleinhenz
July 25, 2012
Calvin & Melinda,
I am so very sorry to learn of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
West and Colton Bryant
July 25, 2012
Sending prayers to you and your family at this very difficult time.
George & Dana Vlkojan
July 25, 2012
Praying for your family at this difficult time.
James Lewis
July 25, 2012
Calvin and Melinda i'm so sorry for your lost.You guys have been in our prayers. If there is anything we can do please let us know.
wanda stech
July 25, 2012
Calvin & Family,so very sadden of your lost ,May Peace Be With You & the Family ,in this time of sadness May God's Child RIP.Amen.wanda stech
Donna Massey
July 25, 2012
I am so sorry about your loss. I remember the day I meet him and how he stole my heart.. I just found out today. Lisa called me from Martin's and told me. He will be forever in my heart and the times I spent with him at the store will always be so very special to me. I just asked him about him last week. If you need anything please let me know. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa and Craig Davis
July 25, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Craig, Lisa, Wade and Jordan
Alleghany Highlands 12 U USSSA Boys Baseball
July 25, 2012
We are very sorry for your loss and we will keep you in our prayers.
July 25, 2012
We pray for peace and love to all.
~Jimmy, Mary Jo & Bob Beville
Chris and Mary Margaret Meredith
July 25, 2012
Words cannot express how deeply sorry we are for the loss of Grayson. May you find comfort with the help of friends and family and know that you are in many thoughts and prayers.
Nicole LaMarr Andrews
July 25, 2012
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss...our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about Grayson's death. Grayson Andrews #20 said that he will miss seeing and playing baseball with Grayson very much. Our family will will never forget him...Grayson was a superstar on and off the field!
Nicole, Dwayne & Grayson
Rose Jabri
July 25, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Bill Hudson
July 25, 2012
Calvin and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Regards, your friends at IARW.
Stephanie O'Connell
July 25, 2012
Calvin, Melinda & Sterling, please accept our deepest condolences. We are heartbroken for all of you. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all with the strength you need.
Love,
Rich & Steph O'Connell
Mikey & Matty
Tanner Smith
July 25, 2012
Calvin, Melinda, and Sterling, My love thoughts and prayers are with you today and always,
Tanner
Connie & Greg Gladin
July 25, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the lord our heavenly father hold you deep within his loving arms, and give you peace in the days ahead. Let your faith sustain you, We pray for God's blessings upon you and your family.
Lois Taylor
July 25, 2012
Calvin & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
John and Susan Fisher
July 25, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Paula Taylor
July 25, 2012
To The Austin Family and Friends
My heart pours out to you and feel your loss and pain even though I do not know you or your beautiful son Grayson I can feel the heartbreak. Sending my love and praying for you all! He is with his Lord and he will protect him and comfort you. So Sorry for your loss! God Bless !
Lanie Evans
July 25, 2012
Im sorry for your loss.I went to school with grayson and he will be missed.
Vicki Ray
July 25, 2012
Calvin,
I am so sorry to hear of your great loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find peace and comfort in your memories of Grayson.May God lift you and carry you through this difficult time.
Vicki Ray (Tracy Wells Davis' Mom)
Charlie Walker
July 25, 2012
Calvin & Melinda,
Sandra and I will keep you and the entire family in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless and Comfort your family during these most difficult times.
Charlie & Sandra Walker
Ginger Hayes
July 25, 2012
Calvin & Family,
My heart breaks for your loss, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kim Eaton
July 25, 2012
Calvin,Melinda, and Sterling,
Words can not express our sorrow. Know that there are family and friends that love and care for you and will be there to help you in any way. We wish you comfort and peace and will pray for you.
Kim, Keith, Konner, Kendall Eaton
Roger & Michelle Trent
July 25, 2012
Melinda & Calvin. There are no words to to help with the pain of this loss your family has suffered. Roger & I do understand and we are here for you if you ever need us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all now and forever. May you all find the strenght to help you through this difficult time. Michelle & Roger
Paul and Melissa Henshaw
July 24, 2012
Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cindy James
July 24, 2012
Melinda,
Please know you are being lifted up in my thoughts and prayers. Lean on your friends and allow God's love to flow through them to you.
Lisa Boiteau
July 24, 2012
We are so saddened to hear about Grayson. You are in our prayers and thoughts. Grayson was a good friend to my daughter and always brightened her day.
-Boiteau Family
Michael Dolberry
July 24, 2012
The Austin Family,
My name is Michael. I was a schoolmate of Grayson. I will miss talking baseball with him. I am deeply sorry for your lost. Grayson will be truly missed.
With Love, Michael
Debbie Whittle
July 24, 2012
Melinda...Please know that I am thinking of you and your family. I did not know your son, Grayson but from reading he certainly seemed like a fine young man who enjoyed and challenged each day. Cherish all of the wonderful memories that you and your family have of him as those are what will keep you healthy in mind and body. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Take care...
David and Wendy Rose
July 24, 2012
Calvin & Melinda,
David & I were so very saddened and sorry to hear about your loss. We have been praying that God will comfort you in this difficult time. We will continue to keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Ginny Warren
July 24, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Jerry and Mary Ginny Warren
Lisa ,Tommy Mason
July 24, 2012
May God bless your family. I am so sorry to hear about your loss.. I will keep your family In my prayers...
greg, brandy, amy and corbin sturm
July 24, 2012
Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. Cherish graysons memories. He'll always be watching over y'all.
The Sturm family
Shaaron and Larry Jefferson
July 24, 2012
Melinda, Calvin and Sterling,
Our prayers and thoughts remain with each of you. We love you all and know Grayson is smiling down at each of you from Heaven. God's newest little Angel.
Tammy Williams
July 24, 2012
Melinda and Calvin- I am thinking and praying for your family. I can not imagine the pain you are feeling.
July 24, 2012
Calvin and Melinda ~ There are no words that anyone can say to ease your pain...but God is sending his love for you through all of the people that love you and are praying for you...even people that you don't know that are praying for you from afar. It is my prayer that this overwhelming love will ease your burden and comfort your family at this sad time. Peace be with you...
Mary Beth
Mary Beth Cole
July 24, 2012
Calvin and Melinda ~ There are no words that anyone can say to ease your pain...but God is sending his love for you through all of the people that love you and are praying for you...even people that you don't know that are praying for you from afar. It is my prayer that this overwhelming love will help to ease your burden and comfort your family at this sad time. Peace be with you...
Mary Beth
Manes Family
July 24, 2012
RIP Grayson...your family will always be in our thoughts and prayers
Jackie Laine Gibbs and Tommy Gibbs, Jr
July 24, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. All of your family are in our prayers. May you find comfort in your memories, friends and family.
Katie Evans
July 24, 2012
Melinda, tears and pain from my heart shed for you my family is no stranger to this very exact situation
I will have many praying for your family Emily would like to send her prayers as well
Richard and Tracy Gyori
July 24, 2012
Melinda,
Richard and I would like to express our deepest condolences. It is hard to find words at a time like this. Just hold tight the memories you have of Grayson in this time of grief. Take comfort in knowing you now have a special angel watching over you and your family. You and your family are in our thoughts of prayers.
Richard and Tracy Gyori
Rita Wills
July 24, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May God's love help guide you through this time of sorrow.
July 24, 2012
I am a friend of Patrick's mother, Barbara Owens, and I want you to know that I am and have been praying for you all.
Carey Newbold
July 24, 2012
Melinda, Calvin, and Sterling~
We are so deeply saddened by the loss of your precious Grayson. Although there are no words that can ease your pain, know that we hold you close in our hearts, & we will continue to pray for you and your family. Trust in God that He will give you strength and He will guide you through this difficult time. We love you all! God bless.
Carey, Donald, Riley, and Liza
Eric & Angela Thompson
July 24, 2012
I am so so sorry for your loss and pain. I am at a loss for words. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Robert and Mary Branzelle
July 24, 2012
Melinda and Calvin,
We would like to express our sympathy to you. Please know that we are praying for you in this most difficult time.
Doris Upton
July 24, 2012
My heart and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May God continue to comfort you doing this time and the days to come. I pray that Gods amazing peace fill you and His arms wrap around you duing this time.
Ann Marie Carmichael
July 24, 2012
Words cannot express the pain that i feel for your family. Keeping you in my prayers during this very difficult time.
Melissa & Steve Hohensee
July 24, 2012
So sorry for your loss.....One mother to another my heart goes out to you and your family <3
July 24, 2012
Our hearts go out to you Melinda, Calvin, and little Sterling. Hold each other tight. Your in our thoughts and prayers. Grayson is a little angel that is with you always.
Tracy and Mike McGregor
July 24, 2012
I am lighting this candle for Sterling, may the hand of God rest on your shoulder and guide you through the tragic loss of your big brother and to let you know it is okay to cry. Think of him often and he will always always be with you! Deepest sympathy
Susan Bain
July 24, 2012
Melinda and Calvin, You are constantly in my thoughts and prayers.
Jackie Terry
July 24, 2012
Melinda, Oh how sorry I am. I know there are no words that will bring comfort right now. I will pray for all of you.
John & Kelli Paul
July 24, 2012
Calvin, Melinda and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
Carolyn (Strobel) Neblett
July 24, 2012
Melinda- My heart breaks for you and your family. I'm praying for God's love to surround you and give you strength now and always.
Tracy and Mike McGregor
July 24, 2012
Calvin and Melinda
There are no words to express to you the sorrow that we are feeling for your family right now! I wish I had some words to comfort you!! I am praying for you everyday that God gives you the strength to get through this sorrow!! Hold on tight to your loved ones to help you through this! God bless you all!!
Darla & Mark Glazier
July 24, 2012
Words cannot express your loss or our hearfelt sympathy for you. Please lean on Jesus through this time of grief and sorrow and allow the Holy Spirit to comfort you.
Steve & Sheila Lamkin
July 24, 2012
Calvin & Melinda,
It saddens our heart's to hear of your loss. May the good Lord give you strength during this difficult time and please know that you are in our thoughts & prayers.
God Bless!!!
Aubrey and Lori Henley
July 24, 2012
Words are not adequate at this time, we will continue to lift you all in prayer. Take some comfort in knowing that your precious child is now an angel with God.
Nichole Wright
July 24, 2012
May God be your comforter at this time, my heart and prayers go out for your family at this time of loss and grief.
Pam Elder Porter
July 24, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tom Little
July 24, 2012
Our hearts were broken hearing the news over here. Marigene and I extend our deepest sympathies to the Austin family. Be assured your Christ & Grace Church family is there for you.
Beth Rhyne (friends with Cassia & John)
July 24, 2012
Melinda & Calvin,
I am so sorry for the loss of your precious Grayson. You are in my thoughts, prayers and heart.
Vicky & Jim McQuiggan
July 23, 2012
Melinda & Calvin,
You have gone from being a part of our Dinwiddie family to our PG family, that includes Swim, Baseball and Soccer. We are deeply saddened by your horrible loss and want you to know we are praying for you and your family. May God give you comfort and strength during this difficult time. We love you very much and want you to know we are here for you.
Cathy Rainey
July 23, 2012
May God hold you in his loving arms.
J.J. Wells
July 23, 2012
Engulf yourselves in the Love of Christ that he is pouring out through friends and family at this time!
Michele & Brett Harris
July 23, 2012
We are so deeply deeply sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the Lord give you strength during this unbelievably difficult time. Michele, Brett, & Sarah Harris
(Sarah was in preschool with Grayson in 2005).
nicole lightfoot
July 23, 2012
My thoughts and prayers to you and your family in this time of sorrow. I am so sorry for your loss.
Tammarra Merriman
July 23, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your amazing and handsome son!My daughter attend Champions with your sons!Our hearts and prayers goes out to your family!Grayson will truly be missed!
Love,
Osialon and the Lewis Family
Priscilla Rose
July 23, 2012
Words cannot express the deep sorrow that I have for the lost of precious Grayson. I cherish your family and have you in my prayers. "Death leaves a heartache only God can heal; Love leaves memories no one can steal".
Cindy King
July 23, 2012
Melinda, my husband and I were guests of the Steeles during many member guest golf tournaments. We are so sorry to hear about your loss. There are no words to express how deeply sorry we are. Please know the King family grieves with you and has you in prayer. Doc and Cindy King, Fredericksburg, VA
Mark and Susan Dow
July 23, 2012
To the Austin Family. We are very sorry for the loss of your Son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Laura Wright (Hunter Rountree's aunt)
July 23, 2012
My thoughts and prayers to the Austin family. Losing a child is the most horrific life experience that one ever has to endure. As we were told when we lost our infant daughter, "May God help them find peace that surpasses understanding."
July 23, 2012
Melinda & Calvin
My prayers are with you and your family!
--Bettie Perry & Family
Judith Dowdy
July 23, 2012
No words can express your friends and complete strangers sympathy. I pray that your family will feel the love and prayers from everyone..especially the arms of Jesus that now hold your precious son.
Lizzie Baxley
July 23, 2012
Grayson was my friend.... He always made me laugh! I will miss him very much.
Smiths
July 23, 2012
Doug, Beverly and Amanda pray that God will swiftly heal your physical pain so that you can cherish the wonderful memories that Grayson will leave with you for a lifetime. We are so sorry for the loss of your Grayson.
Mark and Vivian Fuller
July 23, 2012
To Austin Family WE are very sorry for the loss of your son.WE knew him through baseball and swim team. He was a very fine athlete.Iknow there are no comforting words to say but we praying for strength and peace to be with you all. The grandparents of Riley Newbold
Sandy (Becerra) Torchia
July 23, 2012
Melinda and Calvin - I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bart and Susan LoPresti
July 23, 2012
We grieve with you. We love you and you are in our prayers.
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