We are so incredibly proud of you and this world will never be the same. Thank you for everything you have taught the world and for giving us the opportunity to be your voice for as long as you did.
Besides Mom and Dad, Grayson was blessed with three amazing older siblings and an aunt he spent almost every day with Sean Macks, Braxton Macks, Alyssa Macks, and Rianna Schmidt. They loved him dearly and knew he was their biggest fan in anything they done. In addition to his immediate family full of loved ones cheering him on every day he also leaves behind two of the most amazing best friends Jaiden Jones and Natalie Jones who we know he will always be watching over. Grayson was deeply loved, and we are immensely grateful for the support from our family and friends during this journey. Each one of you have had a hand in his fight. Grayson is preceded in death by his "Buddha", Robert K. Parker (2024) and his Great Grandmother, Mary L. Leonard (2017).
Grayson was not diagnosed with POLG until Covid brought on his first seizure in August 2021. After being diagnosed, his progression was rapid and by February 2022, he had his first metabolic stroke. This led him and his family to be transferred to Akron Children’s Hospital to receive the much needed specialized care. Grayson spent 8 months fighting under the best care until being released home where he remained in Akron OH. With the help of the staff at ACH, the world was given 3 years from diagnosis to love and learn from Grayson. To learn more about POLG please visit UMDF or The Liam Foundation.
With heavy hearts, we announce the service times for our beloved G-Rex. His services will be open to ALL who wish to join us in honoring his memory. Services will be held Saturday, September 28th at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel & Bayview Memorial Park, 3351 Scenic Hwy #90e, Pensacola, FL 32503. A public visitation to begin at 12:00 PM (CST) with an inside Ceremony at 1:00 PM. Burial Service to follow. A celebration of life for family and friends in Akron will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to The Liam Foundation to help aid in research and clinical trials for the mitochondrial disease, POLG. https://www.theliamfoundation.net/
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