David B. Grizzle – 35
Of Valdosta passed Saturday evening, April 19, 2008, at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born on June 28, 1972, in Columbus, GA. David graduated from Ware County High School in 1990 and continued his education at the West Point Military Academy where he graduated in 1994. While attending high school and college, he played football. After graduating from West Point he served in the United States Army for 6 years, where he was honorably discharged with the rank of captain. David worked with T & G Construction as the Director of Operations. He enjoyed playing the guitar, piano, and writing songs. He was Methodist by faith. His brother, William Alexander Grizzle, precedes him in death.
He is survived by his wife, Heather Grizzle of Valdosta, GA; son, Davean Grizzle of Valdosta, GA; father, Dean Grizzle of Pensacola, Fl; mother, Jane Grizzle of Waycross, GA; 2 brothers & sister-in-law, Charles & Angela Grizzle of Smith Station, AL, Jonathan Grizzle of Valdosta, GA; mother-in-law & father-in-law, Joyce & Mike Lee of Lakeland, Ga; father-in-law, Ben Tucker of Adel, Ga; sister-in-law, Autumn Tucker of Valdosta, GA; nieces and nephews: Sherry Grizzle, Charla Grizzle, Brandon Norris, Noah Vaughn, Christian Grizzle and Anna Marie Grizzle; Aunts and Uncles: Sonny & Debbie Yarbrough, Danny & Carolyn Yarbrough, Dr. Cornelia Yarbrough, & Jeana Womble, Rita & Bill Aldrich and a number of cousins and other family members.
A celebration of David's life will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 22, 2008 on the lawn of Trinity Methodist Church, 1005 Church Street, Waycross, Ga. In lieu of flowers please make donations to your local American Cancer Society. Sympathy may be expressed online at
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