Marcus Grau

alignjustifyMarcus LeRay Grau, 31, of Grady, went to heaven on February 10, 2007. He was born to Wesley and Elnabeth Teel Grau on October 24, 1975, in Portales, NM. Marcus was a loving big brother and cherished son raised on the Grau Charolais Ranch in Grady, NM. He attended Grady Municipal Schools where he pursued and captured success in academics, sports, showing livestock and FFA competition. His talent in high school basketball enabled him to compete at the collegiate level at Lamar Junior College on a basketball scholarship.

alignjustifyAt the early age of 15, Marcus met the love of his life, Mandi Michelle Abernathy. The high school sweethearts married several years later on December 31, 1994 in Clovis, New Mexico. God blessed them with three sons: Mason LeRay 11, Miles Landon 9 and Merit Lane 7. Marcus was an extraordinary father and husband. In fact, he often told people he was 'born to be a dad'. He loved the Lord and strived to instill Godly values into his children. Marcus' desire to raise his boys in the presence of God's love was reflected in his every day life. His dream to share his heritage with his family became a reality in 2005 when he and Mandi returned to the Grau ranch to raise their boys. Marcus was a successful businessman and God blessed his endeavors leading him to ownershipvice-presidency of Freedom Wireless Sprint.

alignjustifyThe passion of Marcus' life was to glorify his savior, Jesus Christ. He welcomed every opportunity to share Jesus -- his faith unwavering. He was a dedicated man, desiring God's will for every aspect of his life. Although his years were few, he was a man who taught us much. Marcus' life far exceeded what can be expressed with words.

alignjustifySurvivors include his wife, Mandi; sons, Mason, Miles, and Merit; parents, Wesley and Elnabeth Grau, of Grady; sisters, Meghan Byrem and her husband, Blair of Panama City, FL; Micah Black, husband, Eric and nephews, Brody and Cash, of Vega, TX; grandparents, Madie Teel of Hope, NM, Lloyd and Maxine Grau of Grady; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Don and Vicci Abernathy, of Clovis; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Adam and Brook Smith and niece, Chandler, of Artesia, NM; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.

alignjustifyHe was preceded in death by his grandfather, George Teel and Uncles Barry Teel and Mark Grau.

alignjustifyA memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. at Faith Christian Family Church in Clovis, NM, Wednesday, February 14, 2007 with Rev. Rody Chesser officiating. Interment took place on Tuesday at the Grau Family Ranch.

alignjustifyCasket bearers will be Monty Langford, Jarod Wilhite, Blair Byrem, Eric Black, Lance Sumrall, Jeff Burnett, Micha Paxton Colt Grau. Honorary casket bearers will be all friends and relatives.

alignjustifyIn lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Grau Brothers' Memorial Scholarship Fund: co New Mexico Bank and Trust, Attention: Bill Wallace, P.O. Box 730, Clovis, NM 88101.

alignjustifyVisitation will be Tuesday, February 13, until 12:00 p.m.

Visitation

SteedTodd Funeral Home
800 E. Manana
Clovis, NM  88101
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

Service

Memorial

Faith Christiam Family Church
3401 N. Norris
Clovis, NM  88101
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
1:00 P.M.

Cemetery

Grau Family CemeteryHav
Grau Ranch
Grady, NM  88120

Memorial Contributions

Grau Brothers Scholarship Fund
c/o New Mexico Bank and Trust Attn. Bill Wallace
Clovis, NM  88101