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Douglas Grell Obituary
Surviving is his father, Manfred Grell of Brooklet; his mother, Donna Natale of New York; a brother, Kenneth Grell of Statesboro; two sisters, Krista Grell of Statesboro and Alexa Grell of Brooklet; and his grandparents, Alfred and Hella Grell of Statesboro. Several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. and Thursday from 2-3 p.m. at Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home.
The funeral service, with full military honors, will be Thursday at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home with Pastor Sam Clay officiating. Interment will be in the Arlington National Cemetery.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Friends may sign the online register book at www.joineranderson.com.
Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home of Statesboro is in charge of arrangements.
Statesboro Herald, April 9, 2008
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Memories and Condolences
for Douglas Grell
Jason Ledford
April 18, 2008
Doug was a wonderful person. He possesed a unique ability to make people smile and laugh even during moments of unhappiness. You will be missed my brother. Enjoy the Peace.
SFC Kenneth Kolbeck
April 17, 2008
I was just informed about Doug today and cannot relay my grief over his loss. He was a brave Soldier and an outstanding person. He is greatly missed.
SPC Winston Chin
April 15, 2008
My deepest condolences, Grell and I was in the same Platoon and deplayed togather in 2005, You'll be missed buddy.
Tom Webb
April 14, 2008
Manfred,
I cannot imagine the pain of losing a child. Although I did not know Douglas, I know you are proud of him for many reasons. He is and will always be a credit to you and your family. I am sorry that this tragedy has occurred.
kendra littlejohn
April 14, 2008
manfred, nothing can express the pain of losing a child. and nothing can expess the sympathy i have for you and your family. your son was brave and gallant. he touched many lives. my thoughts and prayers with you and yours.
Anna Cook
April 14, 2008
Manfred - I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your son. I'm thinking of and praying for you.
Jamie Marquess
April 14, 2008
Manfred,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers!
Steve Chesnut
April 11, 2008
Manfred,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know you are so proud of Doug's service. Know that you have many friends who are grieving with you.
Steve Chesnut
Bud Thomas
April 11, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Manfred and the entire Grell family.
Denyse (Southside P.O.) Swaney
April 10, 2008
Deiter and Family,
At a time like this it so hard to find the words to let you know that you have my deepest sympathy and my prayers go out to you and all of your family. It is so hard to loose a loved one but much harder to loose one at such a young age. I know because I have been through it myself. But with Gods help and prayers it helps us deal with it. Just know that you and your family will stay in our prayers. And God has blessed this young man for serving our country.
God Bless:
Denyse Swaney
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Antonio Mitchell
April 10, 2008
I was Doug’s Warrant Officer for his last deployment to Iraq and he was a magnetic personality and a true friend to all in the platoon. Doug would have everyone laughing 75% of the time and the other 25% of the time he was doing his job while still making everyone laugh. He was a great spirit to have around a true blessing to our platoon. I am surely blessed to have known him, and I will keep the family in my prayers. Psalms 91:2 I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God in him will I Trust.
Rollene Tucker and Family
April 10, 2008
To all of You, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Doug was such a joy and will be missed by the many, many people he touched. I will always remember his smile and laughter as "the gang" played so many times at my table. We are here if you need us for anything.
Lance's Mom
Courtney Szollosy
April 10, 2008
Manfred,
I never met your son, but I know you were truly proud of him. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
Kevin Bearden
April 10, 2008
I was Doug's Platoon Segeant for almost 2 years. We were deployed together in 2005-2006. I am sorry for your lost. Doug was something of a force of nature. He kepts us laughing at all times yet when it came to his job performance he was a professional. I was close to the whole platoon, we were like family and I'm going to miss him. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. SPC Grell, I'm blessed to have known you.
Jim Haubrich
April 10, 2008
Manfred:
My deepest condolences.
Amber Beckum (Badgett)
April 10, 2008
Grell family and close friends,
Words are unable to express my deepest sympathy for your loss! Upon hearing the news of Doug's passing I wasn't sure I believed it at first. Doug was a great man, a great friend, son, soldier, and so much more! He will always be in my thoughts and you all in my prayers.
Marilyn Gowan
April 10, 2008
My deepest sympathy for your loss and sincere prayers that God will comfort you and bring you peace as you move through the grieving process. I have called the prayer ministry of my church, Silent Unity, and they will continue prayers for you also for the next 30 days. I am a friend of Hella's.
Sandi Francis
April 9, 2008
May God comfort you during this time of sorrow. I am a friend of Hella Grell and so sorry to hear about the loss of her grandson. Prayers are with you all.
Love, Sandi Francis
Dawn MacGregor
April 9, 2008
Grell Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Doug was a great guy, great son, great friend. He and I were really close and I was suppose to talk with him on the phone on Sunday. This is a horrible loss and I miss him terribly already. Let's treasure our time spent with him and keep him in our hearts forever. Please let me know if your family needs anything, you have my numbers. I send my love.
Love, Dawn
Paul diValerio
April 9, 2008
Manfred,Ken,Krista,and Alexa
My sincerest sympathy goes out to you all. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Bobby and Marcella Jones
April 9, 2008
We send our condolences to you and will continue to remember you in prayer. May the strength of our prayers give you comfort at this time.
GLORIA WALKER
April 9, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
jennifer hirsch
April 8, 2008
my thoughts and pray are with you at this time
Haley (Forehand) Whitten
April 8, 2008
I am very sorry to hear about Doug. I went to school with Krista and I will be keeping your family in my prayers.
Christine Cunningham
April 8, 2008
Lexy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Mrs C.(Linda Faye's Mom)
Christine Cunningham
Kim Magnuson
April 8, 2008
My heart goes out to you in your loss. Time will grant you all the wonderful memories of your time with your son.
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