Celebrating the life of
David Allen McGrath
July 19, 1982 - April 07, 2011
David Allen McGrath, 28, died Thursday, April 7, 2011.
David was born in Savannah, GA on July 19, 1982. He was a 2000 graduate of H.V. Jenkins High School and was active in R.O.T.C. He was also involved with the Boy Scouts of America and was a member of Troop 24 under the leadership of Bob English. During his tenure as a Boy Scout, David earned many awards, notably earning the title of Eagle Scout. He had worked in the trucking industry for the last nine years.
David is survived by his parents, Valerie and Alvin McGrath, Jr.; maternal grandparents, Pat and Billy Kerley of Savannah; paternal grandparents, Sharon and Alvin McGrath of Boise, ID; brothers, Alvin McGrath, III of Savannah and Joseph McGrath and wife Caroline of Charleston, SC; sister, Katie McGrath of Savannah; girlfriend, Guerin Brown and her children, Tabbytha and Abbygail Brown, all of Brunswick, GA and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family.
The family will be receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2011 at St. James Catholic Church with a Vigil Service at 6:00 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at St. James Catholic Church with burial following at the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
Following the burial a reception will be held at St. James Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Boy Scouts of America, 11900 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31419.
My thoughts and prayers are with David's family and friends. Calvin H. Cherry Greater Georgia Life
- Calvin Cherry, , GA
Val - we are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
- Jeffrey and Nancy Heeder, Savannah, GA
Alvin, I am so sorry. I don't know what else to say. My thoughts are with you.
- Chris Gooby, Savannah, GA
Alvin, sorry for the lost of your son. My sympathy goes out to you & your family and you all are in my prayers.
- BRIGESS JONES, SAVANNAH, GA
Being a parent myself there are no words that can fill such a void left in ones heart. Alvin and family it is with my deepest sympathy, love and respect that I send to you my thoughts and prayers. The things that we have to always remember at this time is the joy your son brought into your lives. The ups and downs the smiles and tears is what make individuals special to us and what we will hold close to our hearts forever.
- Tom Burdess, Savannah, GA
Val & family, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this most difficult time of life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all now and forever. Ann & Jim Beurle
- Ann & Jim Beurle, Savannah, GA
Please know our hearts are broken with you, but our prayers will continue for you and your family during this hard time. May you know God's peace at the times when the hurt is strongest and know that in his wisdom God knows best and David will be with him always. May God's grace and peace be with you always. Mary & Peter
- Mr. & Mrs. Peter Zack, Savannah, GA
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. Ours prayers and thoughts will be with you. Pam Friendly Express #78
- Pam, Waverly, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. David will be greatly missed, it felt as if he were a part of our family also.
- Michelle Flynn / Lewis and Raulerson Carrier Group, LLC, Waycross, GA
The loss of a child is beyond words but I pray that God will strenghten and uplift you during this time.
- Roger Flannery, Savannah, GA
Alvin, Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. God will help you through this trying time. May Allen's memory be eternal.
- Jimmy and Deena Stevens, Savannah, GA
Our prayers are with your family and friends during this difficult time. We offer our deepest sympathies for your loss. May the Lord grant you His peace and comfort. -Ben and Caitlin Moultroup
- Caitlin Moultroup, Savannah, GA
Alvin, I am so deeply saddened by the sudden loss of your son. I have been thinking about you and your family since Thursday. I know this is a very difficult time and if there is anything I can do to help, please let me know. In the spirit of Scouting, friendship and love, may you find peace and blessings in the days to come. We are all here for you. God Bless, Jon
- Jon Albright, Savannah, GA
You have our deepest sympathy on your loss. Let us know of anything we can do to help out during this tragic time.
- Dick and Cindi Evans, Savannah, GA
Alvin, My heart goes out to you on the loss of your son. My prayers and thoughts will be with you during this trying time.
- Joy Wilkinson, Savannah, GA
Alvin; My deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. My prayers are with you. Allene Prall Savannah
- Allene Prall, Savannah, GA
Dear McGrath Family, Please know that we are praying for your family and have been since we heard. Our prayer is that God would cover you with His peace and comfort in the days ahead. Sincerely, Mark and Kathy Kohler
- Kathy Kohler, savannah, GA
Alvin, I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Ken
- Ken Dentice, Pooler, GA
I am deeply saddend at David's passing. He helped me many times during my years as a cubscout leader.
- Peter Zack, Savannah, GA
We will always have fun memories of the times we all went camping with Troop 24. You were a part of our lives David. God Bless you and your family. We miss you and will pray for you. Larry Cathy and Frank Schmitz
- larry schmitz, savannah, GA
Our deepest condolances on you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with David's family and friends.
- Jason & Christina Sitman, Richmond Hill, GA
I love you David. And miss you tremendously. You were an amazing person. A big brother to me. Thank you for every thing. Rest in peace.
- Jessica Smith, Savannah, GA
I love you David. And miss you tremendously. You were an amazing person. A big brother to me. Thank you for every thing. Rest in peace.
- Jessica Smith, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with David's family and friends. Calvin H. Cherry Greater Georgia Life
- Calvin Cherry, , GA
Val - we are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
- Jeffrey and Nancy Heeder, Savannah, GA
Alvin, I am so sorry. I don't know what else to say. My thoughts are with you.
- Chris Gooby, Savannah, GA
Alvin, sorry for the lost of your son. My sympathy goes out to you & your family and you all are in my prayers.
- BRIGESS JONES, SAVANNAH, GA
Being a parent myself there are no words that can fill such a void left in ones heart. Alvin and family it is with my deepest sympathy, love and respect that I send to you my thoughts and prayers. The things that we have to always remember at this time is the joy your son brought into your lives. The ups and downs the smiles and tears is what make individuals special to us and what we will hold close to our hearts forever.
- Tom Burdess, Savannah, GA
Val & family, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this most difficult time of life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all now and forever. Ann & Jim Beurle
- Ann & Jim Beurle, Savannah, GA
Please know our hearts are broken with you, but our prayers will continue for you and your family during this hard time. May you know God's peace at the times when the hurt is strongest and know that in his wisdom God knows best and David will be with him always. May God's grace and peace be with you always. Mary & Peter
- Mr. & Mrs. Peter Zack, Savannah, GA
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. Ours prayers and thoughts will be with you. Pam Friendly Express #78
- Pam, Waverly, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. David will be greatly missed, it felt as if he were a part of our family also.
- Michelle Flynn / Lewis and Raulerson Carrier Group, LLC, Waycross, GA
The loss of a child is beyond words but I pray that God will strenghten and uplift you during this time.
- Roger Flannery, Savannah, GA
Alvin, Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. God will help you through this trying time. May Allen's memory be eternal.
- Jimmy and Deena Stevens, Savannah, GA
Our prayers are with your family and friends during this difficult time. We offer our deepest sympathies for your loss. May the Lord grant you His peace and comfort. -Ben and Caitlin Moultroup
- Caitlin Moultroup, Savannah, GA
Alvin, I am so deeply saddened by the sudden loss of your son. I have been thinking about you and your family since Thursday. I know this is a very difficult time and if there is anything I can do to help, please let me know. In the spirit of Scouting, friendship and love, may you find peace and blessings in the days to come. We are all here for you. God Bless, Jon
- Jon Albright, Savannah, GA
You have our deepest sympathy on your loss. Let us know of anything we can do to help out during this tragic time.
- Dick and Cindi Evans, Savannah, GA
Alvin, My heart goes out to you on the loss of your son. My prayers and thoughts will be with you during this trying time.
- Joy Wilkinson, Savannah, GA
Alvin; My deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. My prayers are with you. Allene Prall Savannah
- Allene Prall, Savannah, GA
Dear McGrath Family, Please know that we are praying for your family and have been since we heard. Our prayer is that God would cover you with His peace and comfort in the days ahead. Sincerely, Mark and Kathy Kohler
- Kathy Kohler, savannah, GA
Alvin, I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Ken
- Ken Dentice, Pooler, GA
I am deeply saddend at David's passing. He helped me many times during my years as a cubscout leader.
- Peter Zack, Savannah, GA
We will always have fun memories of the times we all went camping with Troop 24. You were a part of our lives David. God Bless you and your family. We miss you and will pray for you. Larry Cathy and Frank Schmitz
- larry schmitz, savannah, GA
Our deepest condolances on you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with David's family and friends.
- Jason & Christina Sitman, Richmond Hill, GA
I love you David. And miss you tremendously. You were an amazing person. A big brother to me. Thank you for every thing. Rest in peace.
- Jessica Smith, Savannah, GA
I love you David. And miss you tremendously. You were an amazing person. A big brother to me. Thank you for every thing. Rest in peace.
- Jessica Smith, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
