Gregory Dean Santmier, 30, Tampa, FL, formerly of Gadsden, went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 22. Funeral services were held Thursday at Grace Family Church, Tampa, with burial at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, Clearwater. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 27 at James Memorial Baptist Church at 3 p.m. The family will receive friends beginning at 1 p.m.
Greg is survived by his wife, Evie, and step-children, Jason and Angela; mother and step-father, Doris and Nathan Collier; father Darwood Santmier; brother Jason Santmier; sister and husband, Juli and Isaac Antanaitis; niece Eleanor Antanaitis; uncles and aunts, cousins, and a host of friends.
Greg had a smile that would light up a room, laughter that was always contagious, and a personality that touched many, many lives.
Greg lived a life growing in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, always amazed at the wonder of a Lord and Savior who showed such amazing grace as to give His life at Calvary for the believer’s salvation.
I am so sorry for your loss. Greg was one of my best friends and I have many great memories just as everyone that was blessed to know him. Life catches up with us after we “grow up” and we don’t get to see those friends as often as we would like. It broke my heart when I heard. You are in our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time. Let us know if we can do anything. With love Adam and Lesley Guthrie.
My family and I are deeply sorry for the loss of your sweet son Greg. Please accept our condolescences. We’ll always remember him as a great and beautiful person with the cutest smile. We’ll pray for you all.
We love you
I am so saddened by knowing Greg lost his life at such a young age. I remember that sweet boy when he was kiddo…always the happy, jovial kidder that would def brighten up everyone’s day. SO sorry for your loss! My heart aches for you all.
My prayers and thoughts are with the entire Santmier family. I am so sad to hear this but know he will be in a better place and at peace. He was a great man and I will never forget his smiles and jokes…even on the bad days, Greg was all smiles! Much love to the entire Santmier family.
Darwood and family members, we were so sad to hear of Greg passing. We know what a joy and blessing he was to all and hope that those memories will be consolation in the time to come. Love to all.
Sandra, Ben, Kimberly, McKenna, and Collier Siebert
I grew up with Greg. We were in school together from Mitchell Elementary to Emma Sansom High School. He was a wonderful guy – always smiling and making people laugh. He had such a kind heart and playful nature. He will be greatly missed. I know that losing someone is never easy especially at such a young age. I am really sorry for your loss. At times like these, you have to lean on your faith and try to accept that God has a bigger purpose for us. May all the love that surrounds you give you strength, and may you take comfort in knowing there is one more angel above us.
Darwood and family, I am so saddened by your loss. I remember Greg as a kid growing up in the FBC youth group. He could always make everyone laugh. My prayers are with your family.
I have known Greg for a long time and graduated with him. He was one of my best friends. I could tell him anything and trust him with my secrets. He always believed in me and that meant the world to me. He was such a shining sould. This is such a sad loss for the world. My heart is broken by this. I hope you all find the strength to carry on hold on to your faith in God. He is the way!! Bless you all!!
Darwood and family,
You are in our prayers. May God grant you peace, comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Greg had a smile that could brighten your day and a personality that would cheer you up when you were sad. When i think of Greg the first thing i think about is his beautiful smile because he was always smiling and laughing.It breaks my heart to know that Greg is no longer with us here on Earth, but we will see him again one day in Heaven.
Doris, Nathan, Darwood, Jason, Juli, and Family. I love you all so much and will be praying for you daily. My heart is absolutely breaking. Greg and I were the best of friends. We were in school together from Elementary School through High School. I have so many wonderful memories of Greg. His smile, his laugh, and his jokes would brighten my day. We amazed each other with our similarities. Greg and I saved many of seats for each other in school. We had a plan in one particular class that whoever got there first would save the other one a seat, so Greg one last time save me a seat. I love you
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Jamie Pullen Preston
My prayers and thoughts go out to Greg’s family. I went to school with him (elementary and middle school). I remember he was always smiling and being silly. I know that he will be missed by everyone who came into contact with Greg.
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your entire family. Greg was a wonderful person. Now he can run the street of gold with Claybo.
May God bless and keep you all.
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I’ve always thought so much of Greg and the joy he brought into so many people’s lives. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayer and thoughts are with your family as you grieve the loss of a wonderful person. I went to church at First Baptist Church with Greg and also went to middle and high school with Greg and he always had a smile on his face. God bless!!
Titi Evie, Angela and Jason:
It was a great pleasure to have known Greg and to have been around his warm and funny character. He would have been an amazing great-uncle to our future kids, but we know he will be watching over us in all of our future endeavors. We love you guys, and we are always here for you all if you need us.
I cannot express how sad I have been since hearing about Greg. I still remember showing you all around Bryan when you came for your campus visit and I had the honor of mentoring him while he studied there. He was such an encouragement to me and God had His sights on him!! He and I laughed for hours and cried as much! Your son was a fighter and loved the Lord with all his heart! I was so proud of him! I am so sorry for your loss and pray God’s comfort on you Doris, Darwood and family!
I know that hearing “I’m sorry for your loss” does not make you feel better,but maybe knowing that Greg is in heaven will help you feel a little better. I will miss Greg very much. He was a great person and friend and his smile and laugh was truly contagious. I will always remember him and the memories that we share. Please let me know if yall need anything. Twyla
I am so so sorry for your loss. May your heart find comforts in the midst of your grieve.
Darwood and family,My heart is breaking for you. I will not forget the last time I seen Greg. He was at JMBC , he seen me from across the room and his smile was as bright as sunshine. He gave me a big hug. He never failed to ask about my family.
I loved him dearly. May God bless you and yours at this time in your life.
My family and i want to let you all know that we will be thinking of you trough this trying time; Gregg was very sweet to me whenever i was down he always had a kind word to lift me up. He will never be forgotten, and i know we will meet again soon in Heaven with our Savior Jesus Christ; so until then Gregg. Forever Friends Kristy
I am so sorry to hear of this tragedy. Greg was a special friend of mine during our middle and high school years. He has always been one I’ve thought of often and he is one that will never leave my heart. I am praying for God to provide peace that surpasses all understanding for Greg’s family and all who loved him.
We are so sorry for your loss and will keep you in our prayers during this difficult time. May God give you peace and strength.
Greg, you will always live in my heart. I love you today, tomorrow and forever. Your Wife
Mrs. Greg Santmier
I can not express how saddened I am right now with words much less this text on the screen. I just found out about Greg’s passing and I am in a total state of shock. Ever since I first meet Greg he had asked me to pray for him and I have been praying for him and Evie every morning for a very long time long before they got married. I Praise God for the honor of meeting Greg a long time ago and then Evie and being able to attend their wedding. Greg had such a wonderful spirit that would light up a room like no other.
I would like everyone reading this to know that every choice you make has consequences either good or bad.
Greg made the choice to turn his will and his life over to Jesus Christ and he professed that and claimed that and because of that choice I am positive beyond a shadow of a doubt that he is in Heaven with Jesus right now. Greg expressed a passion for spreading this message of Truth to everyone he met and I hope those reading this have made the same choice he did. If you have not yet made that choice, I encourage you to make it now. Our life here on Earth is very fragile and we can lose it at any time. I praise God every day He gives me to serve Him now that I have made that choice to have faith in Jesus Christ as my LORD and Savior!!!
I can not express how saddened I am right now with words much less this text on the screen. I just found out about Greg’s passing and I am in a total state of shock. Ever since I first meet Greg he had asked me to pray for him and I have been praying for him and Evie every morning for a very long time long before they got married. I Praise God for the honor of meeting Greg a long time ago and then Evie and being able to attend their wedding. Greg had such a wonderful spirit that would light up a room like no other.
I would like everyone reading this to know that every choice you make has consequences either good or bad.
Greg made the choice to turn his will and his life over to Jesus Christ and he professed that and claimed that and because of that choice I am positive beyond a shadow of a doubt that he is in Heaven with Jesus right now. Greg expressed a passion for spreading this message of Truth to everyone he met and I hope those reading this have made the same choice he did. If you have not yet made that choice, I encourage you to make it now. Our life here on Earth is very fragile and we can lose it at any time. I praise God every day He gives me to serve Him now that I have made that choice to have faith in Jesus Christ as my LORD and Savior!!!
Santmier Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We remember Greg’s beautiful smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Danny Carlisle Family
I just found out that Greg had passed away on Facebook. I am so sorry to Jason and Doris that I personally knew. Greg is remembered truly as one of the nicest guy friends I ever had. He was honest and sincere. He could make anyone laugh and if you were feeling down he knew exactly something encouraging and uplifting to say to make you feel better. Im glad to have been blessed with his friendship when we were young. See you in Heaven one day old friend.
I just found out that Greg had passed away on Facebook. I am so sorry to Jason and Doris that I personally knew. Greg is remembered truly as one of the nicest guy friends I ever had. He was honest and sincere. He could make anyone laugh and if you were feeling down he knew exactly something encouraging and uplifting to say to make you feel better. Im glad to have been blessed with his friendship when we were young. See you in Heaven one day old friend.