Kyle Aaron

Grigsby

Kyle Aaron Grigsby, 51, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on September 28, 2026.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Beltway Park South, 4009 Beltway South, Abilene, Texas. We are asking that everyone wears light blue or light colors to the memorial service in honor of Kyle. Golf shirts are highly encouraged.

Kyle Grigsby was a husband, father, son, brother, friend, and follower of Jesus who loved deeply and lived with his whole heart. He had a big heart and loved people fiercely. He loved cheering people on in life and was passionate about loving on people. He was generous and always willing to give and support, even if it cost him greatly. Kyle encouraged and supported all those he loved. He was always willing to help and make life a little easier for his family and friends.

Kyle was born in Webster, Texas, to Ronald "Bubba" Grigsby and LaNell Grigsby. He grew up in Abilene, TX from the age of 3, attended Bowie Elementary and Jefferson Middle School, and graduated from Cooper High School. He later took classes at Sul Ross State University.

Kyle went on to work at Fairway Oaks Country Club, where he would later become the Head Golf Professional. He loved the game of golf. Working at Fairway Oaks was also one of the places where he met some of his lifelong friends, including Turner Cariker, Paul Briggs, and so many more.

Kyle met the love of his life, Kelli Beth Stelzer, and they were married on November 14, 2002. Over their 24 years together, they built a marriage that only got better with time. While many marriages can become harder as the years go by, Kyle and Kelli's love and friendship only grew stronger. The longer they were together, the better life became.

Kyle loved being married to his best friend. He loved doing life with Kelli, and as their boys grew up and they became empty nesters, they entered a new and special season of their marriage. They began going on adventures together, exploring state parks and different parts of Texas, and simply enjoying being together. They found joy in the ordinary moments and made memories everywhere they went.

As they got older, their friendship and love for each other only became greater. They genuinely enjoyed one another. Kyle loved his wife deeply, and Kelli was his best friend, his partner, and the person he wanted beside him through all of life's seasons.

Kyle and Kelli had two sons, Kelton and Karson Grigsby. Kyle loved being a dad and was so proud of his boys. As the kids grew up, Kyle was one of the lucky men in the world whose kids loved to play golf too. So he "had" to spend a lot of time at the golf course. Bless his heart.

Kyle was always there to support his boys. Whether it was football, golf, welding, fishing, hunting, worship, or anything else they were passionate about, if his boys were all in, Kyle was all in. He wanted to be present for everything.

Throughout all the transitions in his sons' lives-from graduating high school, going off to trade school and college, playing college golf, joining the workforce, getting married, and all the things that come with life-the most consistent thing was that Dad was ALWAYS there.

He didn't just say, "I'm here if you need me." He consistently and physically showed up.

What a gift. And what an example.

Kyle loved all things golf, whether he was watching or playing. He loved playing golf with his friends and his boys. He loved watching college football, exploring state parks, being outside, taking care of the yard, and helping with projects. He loved having close friends he could talk to each day and looked forward to those relationships.

Throughout life, just like everyone, there was no shortage of challenges. One of Kyle's greatest victories in life was fully surrendering to God and becoming sober on September 15, 2015. From that moment on, his whole life changed.

Sobriety and true freedom elevated the experience of life for Kyle. He commonly talked about how all the big moments-birthdays, sporting events, anniversaries-to even the mundane moments, like meals around a table, playing golf, or time in the backyard, just became that much better because of sobriety.

In this season, Kyle was ruthless about cutting things out of his life that were negative. He also met a group of people at The Open Door called the "Brown Bag Group" that radically changed his life and provided him with a sense of community and purpose. For a long time, he continually showed up to this group. We can't thank them enough, or The Open Door, for the impact they had on Kyle's life.

Kyle loved the Lord and followed Jesus with his whole heart. His faith became the foundation of the freedom he experienced. He loved people, encouraged people, and would do anything for those he loved. One of Kyle's greatest hopes was that other people would come to know and walk in the same freedom he experienced-true freedom in the heart and mind.

Kyle had a special place in his heart for his grand-dog, Putter. He looked forward to Putter coming to stay with him, taking him on long walks, playing with him in the backyard, and giving him treats. Putter was one of the many simple things that brought Kyle so much joy.

Kyle is survived by his wife and best friend of nearly 24 years, Kelli Grigsby; his sons, Kelton Grigsby and his girlfriend, Makayla, and Karson Grigsby and his wife, Paige; his mother, LaNell Grigsby; his stepmother, Martha Grigsby; his brother, Keith Grigsby and his wife, Nancy; his grandfather, Charley Clary; his in-laws, Teddie and Joe Spano; his beloved grand-dog, Putter; and many cousins, aunts, uncles, friends, and extended family who loved him deeply.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald "Bubba" Grigsby, and grandparents.

Kyle's legacy is simple: love people.

Love deeply. Show up. Encourage people. Have fun. Be positive. Support the people you love. And walk in freedom. Kyle lived those things in his own way, and our prayer is that the people who knew him would carry those things forward.

If Kyle could say one more thing to everyone gathered here today, we believe he would say:

"Walk in freedom, have fun, be positive, and hug your family extra tight."

Kyle will be deeply missed and forever loved by his wife, his sons, his family, his friends, and all those who had the privilege of knowing him.

His life was a gift. His love was a gift. And the freedom he found will continue through the people he touched.