This Book of Memories memorial website is designed to be a permanent tribute paying tribute to the life and memory of Samuel DeGrate, Sr.. It allows family and friends a place to re-visit, interact with each other, share and enhance this tribute for future generations. We are both pleased and proud to provide the Book of Memories to the families of our community.

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Condolence From: Arnetta
Condolence: My Codolences to the family of Samuel hope you can find comfort in the prayers and many memories and scriptures shared as you grieve in your lost, I truly find comfort in Gods word as I'm going through the loss of a loved one hope the scriptures shared with you, you will find comforting through this difficult time please feel free to visit ( jw.org ) to read the bible on line to find out many more promises are loving God has for us in the future.and once again my deepest sympathy for the family and friends
Wednesday February 14, 2018
Condolence From: M. Tuffy
Condolence: My condolences to the family. No one is ever totally prepared for the death of a loved one.
May you draw close to God in prayer and he will sustain you.-Psalms 55:22
Friday February 09, 2018
Condolence From: Mrs. Malone
Condolence: My sincere condolence. Prayer and comforting words of Jesus will soothe your grieving hearts. John 5:28 & 29, "All those in the memorial tombs will hear Jesus voice and come out . . . and Revelation 21:4-5, God promises to do away with pain, death and sorrow forever. (John 11:25) โ€œI am the resurrection and the life. He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life". Psalm 34:1 "Our Grand Creator is near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves."
Monday February 05, 2018
Condolence From: The Conner Family
Condolence: To the DeGrate Family, Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We will truly miss his smile and greetings as we passed each other during our comings and goings on the block. Mike will truly miss the conversations with him regarding the Detroit Lions looking for that glimmer of hope of them going to the Super Bowl.

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10
Thursday February 01, 2018
Condolence From: Sharon Lynn Cancino
Condolence: Rest in peace my dear cousin. God Bless you!
Wednesday January 31, 2018
Condolence From: DeAnna "Honey babydoll" DeGrate
Condolence: Daddy I can't believe you are gone. My heart is so broken. I love you so much. You mean the world to me. You will never be forgotten. All the beautiful memories will always be remembered. You are best. Get your rest my dear dear Daddy. I'll see you later ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ˜˜
Wednesday January 31, 2018
Condolence From: White Family
Condolence: Dear DeGrate family, โ€œIf a man dies, can he live again?โ€ asked the man Job long ago. (Job 14:14) Perhaps you, too, have wondered about this. How would you feel if you knew that a reunion with your loved ones was possible right here on earth under the best of conditions? Well, the Bible makes the promise: โ€œYour dead ones will liveโ€ฆThey will rise up.โ€ And the Bible also says: โ€œThe righteous themselves will possess the earth, and they will reside forever upon it.โ€ (Isaiah 26:19; Psalm 37:29) May you find hope and comfort in knowing that soon our merciful God will bring your loved ones back. May your warm memories of Samuel keep you until the day when you are reunited. (John 5:28, 29)
Wednesday January 31, 2018
Condolence From: Delbert Tisdale
Condolence: I met Sam in the Fall of 1969 at Northwood University. When we graduated in 1973, Sam was the same down-to-earth guy as 4 years earlier. I went home one weekend with him and met his parents. I went to church with them. We stayed in contact over the years. We talked football, family, politics, and religion. I will miss him greatly.
Delbert Tisdale
Tuesday January 30, 2018
Condolence From: Marilyn
Condolence: My dearest Uncle Bubba, there are no words to describe how much I will be missing you. Its hard to believe that you are taking your rest. Thank you for a lifetime of wonderful memories from church to chocolate donuts, to Belle Isle trips and most of all our weekly football chats ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•, and many more. You are the best uncle a girl could have..Thank you for always being right there..๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ’ฆ May God rest your beautiful soul. Love you dearly.
Monday January 29, 2018
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