Joseph Raymond Graessle
August 10, 1983 ~ July 30, 2007
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Joseph Raymond Graessle, 23, of 37 Gudger Rd., Candler, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 30, 2007, at Memorial Campus Mission Hospitals.
Born in El Paso, TX, and raised in Bradenton, FL, Mr. Graessle was a son of Francis Joseph and Denise Boyett Graessle.
Mr. Graessle worked at the family business, Dagwood Floors, as a wood floor specialist.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughters, Hannah and Heather Graessle, of Knoxville, TN; sisters, Amanda Cherry, of Bradenton, FL, and Amber Ownbey and husband James, of Candler; brother, Jason Graessle, of Candler; grandmother, Shirley “Mema” Rollings, of Bradenton; nephew, Luke Raymond Ownbey; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
A memorial service will be at 4:00 p.m. Saturday at the Groce Funeral Home chapel on Patton Ave. with the Rev. Tanner Cline officiating.
His family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.
Joe and Denise,
My heart goes to you both, I have no idea what you are going thur, only someone that has been there can understand.
Just know that you are in my prayers, and I know God, will keep his hands on you,and help you both thur this difficult time.
You have my deepest condolence.
Tony And Joyce
Joey, its been a year yesterday but I just got some alone time with you today. Man I miss you bro. You’re such a shithead. I can’t believe you were so selfish. Yet at the same time…I love you so much. Ambie said she’s tired of being sad. I try not to think of it much but damnit when I do you just break my heart. I know everything they say & I believe it…you’re better off where you are, but it doesn’t make it any easier to accept. I thank God that I’m a Christian and the Lord is what gets me through every day. You’re probably up there laughin at me cryin now on your anniversary. I needed to talk to you but can’t write your MySpace cuz everyone reads it. I know here nobody will see. I love you so much as does the rest of the family. Do you remember our last talk? We actually talked about the fact that you wanted to commit suicide but you told me you didn’t think you could ever actually do it. Well you did. But I still love you with all my heart. You know you broke mom & dad’s heart don’t you? I know you know that cuz you are where we all want to be! I just can’t tell you how much we would all give just to talk to you 1 more time…just one more day…like the song says. Still crushed as the day it happened. I love you Joey.
My daughter was friends with Joe. She says he was a great friend and she can’t believe he is gone. My prayers are with you all at this horribly difficult time. May God give you strength and comfort and grace. My prayers are with you all.
Joe & Denise, We will be praying for you and your family during this most difficult time. I know that God is holding you in his hands to comfort you in the way that only He can.
We love you and your all in our prays.God is with you and will see you through this tradgedy.
Monica,Joey,Lisa send their love to you.
Sometimes, when one person is absent, the whole world seems depopulated
—Allphonse de Lamartine
I will miss you brother. My your spirit be in peace.
I can’t find the words to tell you how sorry we are for Joey. I wish we could have been there to give our love in person but are unable to. Joey will always be in our hearts forever. All our love.
NOW YOU ARE WAY TO HEAVEN, WHERE YOUR DREAMS WILL COME TRUE WHERE THE HAPPINESS IS ETERNITY. BECAUSE GOD NOW IS HOLDING YOUR HAND AND HE KEEPS YOU SAFE ALWAYS IN HIS HEART WITH A HUGE TREAD YOU HAD MAKE IN THE PEOPLE YOU LOVED !!!!
Hi I’m his daughter and ik ppl of my family r going to see this but idk I just wanted to comment on this