Austin Grogan

Austin Kyle Grogan, 17, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, at his home.

He was born Aug. 4, 2005, in St. Louis to Josh and Mandy Grogan.

He attended Jackson High School in Jackson.

Austin was the best son a mother could ask for. He was the most caring, giving, respectful young man. He never met a stranger and would give anyone the shirt off his back if they needed it. His amazing personality and caring heart shined through to everyone he met. Anyone who met him loved him. He had the biggest heart and loved selflessly. He taught everyone so much about being fearless and going for your dreams no matter what. He was a loving brother to his sister. She could always count on him no matter what. Their bond, and the bond with him and his mom, are unbreakable forever. He enjoyed family trips to the Caribbean and jet skiing on the open water. He enjoyed lake trips with family and friends, and fishing with Papa. He loved cruising in his car and listening to his music. Music meant the world to him. He enjoyed spending time with his loving girlfriend, Jordann, and hanging out with friends.

He was a member of La Croix United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his parents; sister, Brylie Grogan of Cape Girardeau; half brother, Caleb Grogan of Columbia, South Carolina; half sister, Brooklyn Holman of Benton, Missouri; grandparents, Randy and Vonda Hoffman Carnell, Danny and Tina Grogan and Debbie Schiwitz Grogan; great-grandparents, Larry and Mary Jane Brotherton; great-grandma, Alice Garrett; cousins, Taylor, Parker and Tessa; and other loving cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Orville and Helen Bowers, Henry and Dean Schiwitz, Melvin and Gladys Hoffman, Gene and Anna Bell Grogan and Kenneth Garrett.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, at the funeral home, with Pastor Blaine Brunkhorst officiating. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape Girardeau.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or SEMO Pets (formerly Humane Society of Southeast Missouri), 2536 Boutin Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.