Graylan Spring is known to many as a gregarious, athletic, selfless, jovial friend to all and a fierce competitor when he put on the football pads! He loved the Lord, his family, friends and teammates. Graylan was living his life-long dream studying business and playing Division 1 football for the Lumberjacks of Stephen F. Austin State University when a tragic accident happened on January 20, 2023.

Graylan was a passenger in a car traveling to Houston on a Friday afternoon when a tractor trailer pulled out in front of them blocking their lane. First responders were able to rescue Graylan from the car but he suffered major head trauma. He was air lifted to the nearest hospital where family and friends gathered as the medical staff worked tirelessly to save his life. Ultimately, the brain trauma proved to be too extensive to support life but Graylan's beautiful body was untouched and he was able to qualify as an Organ Donor. His self directed donation went on to save many lives. Graylan's death left a lasting impact on many in the Central Texas area as well as at Stephen F. Austin State University.