James Glenn Stremmel
5/1/1990 - 1/16/2016
Funeral services for James Glenn Stremmel, age 25, of Raleigh, North Carolina, former resident of Lake Jackson, Texas will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Brazos Pointe Fellowship with Pastor Greg Pickering officiating. Interment will be held at Gulf Prairie Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Brazos Pointe Fellowship 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, January 22, 2016.
On Saturday, January 16, 2016, James Glenn Stremmel died in a skydiving accident in North Carolina. He was born May 1, 1990 at Brazosport Memorial Hospital. He graduated from Brazoswood High School in 2008, where he played Varsity Football, was a member of the Track Team and Power Lifting Team. He then joined the U.S. Marine Corps, completed bootcamp as platoon leader and platoon artist, subsequently graduating top of his class in training as an airframe mechanic. He served nine months in Afghanistan, and was promoted to Lance Corporal. After serving four and half years, James was honorably discharged and pursued a career in professional skydiving instruction and videography. He was also an accomplished photographer and artist.
Survivors include
Mother, Cheryl Elkins. Father, Daniel Stremmel. Sister Megan Stremmel. Brother Calvin Stremmel. Grandmother Charlene Elkins. Catherine and Bryan Elliott. Paul and Tina Stremmel. Gary and Diana Elkins. Mike Elkins. Holly Elkins. Wesley Elliott, Luke Elliott, Bradley Elliott, Brandon Elliott, Ethan Stremmel, Makenzie Stremmel, Ryan Elkins, Ross Elkins, Reed Elkins, Dana Breed, Lindsey Russey, and Allie Elkins.
Preceded in Death by
Grandfather, Conrad Stremmel. Grandmother, Sallie Stremmel. Grandfather Jimmy Elkins.
Glenn was loved by everyone he met, and had an endless passion for life. Always made better by the constant smile he wore. He left us doing what he loved, and lived each day to the fullest. Blue Skies, Glenn. Thank you for making our world a more beautiful place.
For those who prefer to donate in lieu of flowers … please donate to those in need, or charity of your choice.
Final arrangements by the Turner Family at the Lakewood Funeral Chapel, (979) 297-6464. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lakewoodfuneralchapel.com.
Obituary Provided By:
www.lakewoodfuneralchapel.com
info@lakewoodfuneralchapel.com
979-297-6464
|
