Johnathan David DeGryse

Johnathan David Degryse, born November 22, 1983, died on September 18, 2019. Johnathan is survived by his mother and father, Sherry and David Degryse, and sister, Amber Degryse. He lived in Atlanta and was Director of IT for RouteMatch.

John was the best son and brother one could wish for. He lived for his family and friends. Unfailingly generous, kind, and loving, John would always do whatever he could for those in need. His laugh—the most amazing full-throated, happy sound—was infectious and always filled the room. John's wonderful sense of humor was sarcastic and snarky in the very best way. He was incredibly intelligent, sharp, and insightful. Although indisputably talented, one thing that John was notoriously not good at was answering his phone and responding promptly to texts. Although John regularly lost his keys, wallet, and phone, it is those who loved him most who are now lost without him.

John loved his family and friends and liked nothing more than spending lazy days with them, wearing his pajamas, and watching his favorite movies and TV shows. Some of John's favorite movies, which he quoted constantly, are The Things We Do in the Shadows, Big Lebowski, Step Brothers; basically, anything funny, irreverent, and inappropriate. John also spent countless hours building fast computers so that he could play games with friends. He loved late nights, playing pool, and listening to music. He enjoyed giving his sister a hard time for routinely falling asleep far too early. He loved spending time with his Mom and Dad, especially when he was able to keep them up into the wee-hours of the morning playing games and talking about life and philosophy. When with family and friends, John saw going to bed before the sun came up as time not well spent.

John loved music. He had incredible taste and could make the perfect playlist for any circumstance. He routinely amazed his family and friends with the music he knew before anyone else. John's recommendations of new artists, shows, and movies, and joyful presence while enjoying them, will be missed.

What will be missed most is John's sweet face, timely kind words, and cutting humor. His passing has left a hole in our hearts and souls that can never be filled. He was the love of his entire family's lives. He was the melody to our song. He was the beat of our hearts. John, we love you more than we can ever express, but we are certain you knew exactly how much you meant, and will always mean, to all of us. Be well, sweet baby, and rest peacefully. The sadness in our hearts caused by your departure far too soon is tempered by knowing that you are happy, at peace, and playing golf with the angels. You will be dearly missed and never forgotten.