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Jeremy Gintz Obituary
age 31 of Leesburg, Ga., passed away Sunday, May 26, 2013 in his home. A son of Andy and Patty (Thompson) Gintz of, Dover Jeremy was born at Barberton, Ohio on March 6, 1982. Jeremy was always one to love life and enjoy it to the fullest. At a young age, Jeremy was usually found spending time with his friends riding a dirt bike or a bicycle. His love for Motocross Sports is what took him to Georgia. While living in the South, Jeremy quickly fell in love with the area and soon met the former Amy Morris. The couple wed in Barbados on June 27, 2009, and have a beautiful 2 1/2 year old daughter, Sailor Grey Gintz. Jeremy was an amazing father and husband who was adored by his family. Jeremy was a fan of all sports but was particularly partial to those played by the Ohio State Buckeyes. In his spare time, he loved spending time with his family and enjoyed the occasional round of golf. On April 18, 2008, Jeremy began working for Federal Express Ground Corporation of Albany, Ga. and worked his way up to P&D Manager. During his tenure with the company Jeremy was recognized with multiple awards including the Five Star Award, the most prestigious honor awarded with in the firm.
In addition to his parents, beloved wife and daughter, Jeremy is survived by two brothers, Joshua (Kelly) Gintz and Jordan (Andrea) Gintz; grandparents, David and Shirley Thompson, all of Dover; his mother-in-law, Patsy Morris and sister-in-law, Mary (Larry) Ulmer, all of Cairo, Ga. Completing the family are numerous aunts uncles and cousins.
A casual gathering celebrating Jeremy's life will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2013 from 610 p.m. in the Geib Funeral Center at Dover. The family is collecting memories and short stories to build a memory book for his daughter, Sailor. In doing so, the family asks you bring such pieces to the gathering or take an opportunity to share by leaving a personal message on Jeremy's memorial page located on the funeral home's website. Services were held on Saturday, June 1, 2013 in the Midway Baptist Church at Cairo, Ga. with burial taking place in the Woodlawn Cemetery at Whigham, Ga. Memorial contributions in Jeremy's memory may be directed to Babies Can't Wait, c/o Ann Patterson, 1306 South Slappy, Suite A, Albany, GA 31707.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jeremy Gintz
Beth Grewell Quinones
June 13, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
June 13, 2013
Patty and family, We are so sorry for your loss. God will give you peace ,you're in our thoughts and prayers.God Bless! Chris and Jane Hill
John, Debbie Dombrowski
June 7, 2013
Dear Andy, Patty and Family..We are so sorry for the passing of Jeremy..You and your family are in our Thoughts and Prayers.. Love to all
June 7, 2013
Patty, Andy, and family,
We were saddened to hear of Jeremy's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Love and Prayers,
Ruth and Jeff Immel
Vicki Locker
June 6, 2013
Andy, Patty and family,
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Jenn Moser - Swartz
June 6, 2013
My heart, thoughts, and prayers, go out to you, your family, and the wife and daughter that Jeremy left behind. May God offer you all comfort and healing through this very difficult time. Jeremy was a wonderful guy with an infectious smile.
June 6, 2013
May the precious memories of your DearJeremy
Be a comfort to you now,And may it help to. Know that many thoughts are with you in your sorrow.
Wishing you all strength and peace.
George and Barb Wilson
June 6, 2013
Patty and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Jon & Coral Johnson
June 6, 2013
Andy,Patty and family, Earth has lost a son,husband,brother father and friend, but heaven has gained an angel. May the God give you and your family peace and understanding. you are in our thought and prayers. Ron and Nancy Ferris
June 6, 2013
Andy, Patty & family we are so sorry for your loss. Dean & Lori Dessecker & family
Amy Faulk
June 6, 2013
I'm lighting this candle in memory of my sweet friend with the smile of sunshine!
Keith and Dawn Ely
June 6, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the family. May God give you the strength to get this this.
Connie & Ronald McDade
June 6, 2013
Patty and family, our deepest sympathy to all of you! I know heaven is enjoying that wonderful, precious smile of his! That is what I remember the most about Jeremy! All our prayers!
gaynelle schlabach
June 6, 2013
dave,shirley and patty i am so very sorry for your loss.
Jeremiah Williamson+
June 6, 2013
I am sorry that you know the pain of burying a son. May Jeremy, by the mercy of God, rest in peace. I pray that the Holy Spirit will comfort you in your grief.
Dennie Lebo
June 6, 2013
Again, sincere sympathy to you. I wish that I'd known Jeremy better.
jim@pam baughman
June 6, 2013
we are sorry about Jeremy !1 your family in are prayer .god bless .
June 6, 2013
we are sorry to hear about Jeremy ! your family in are prayer !1 god bless Jim and Pam
Diana Kay Moore
June 6, 2013
Dave & Shirley, Patty & family - I am so very sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Diana Kay
Mary & Denny McClain
June 6, 2013
God see,s and catches every tear that falls. He,s carring you all through this time of loss. Your in my prayer,s & thought,s. Love You
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