Grant Feasel was born and raised in Barstow CA. He was the son of DeWayne and Patricia Feasel. His siblings included Greg and Linda Feasel, who were graduates of Barstow High School. Grant went to Henderson Elementary and Barstow Junior High and was a graduate of Barstow High School 1978. Grant was a not only a great student, he was also an excellent athlete, he lettered in baseball, wrestling and football in high school. He was hard worker and excelled at anything he did, a true competitor. He was a great employee as well. He worked for many years at Naugles Restaurant in town. Mr. Harris was one of the teachers Grant spoke of often, because of the way he cared about the students and he was uplifting and approachable. Even though Grant loved football, he really enjoyed wrestling. Grant grew up on Buena Vista Street and he was a member of the Barstow Church of Christ. He loved to talk about his camping and dirt biking experiences in the high desert. Grant loved music and taught himself to play the guitar and loved the piano. He also was interested in poetry and read it often. One of his favorite poets was Robert Frost..Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by and that has made all the difference.
After graduating from Barstow High School in 1978, Grant got a full four year scholarship to Abilene Christian University in Abilene Texas. He was an Academic All American all four years and Who's Who's in American Students. Grant studied Biology and was a PreMed major. He was accepted into every Dental School in the state of Texas and years later he was accepted into every Medical School in the state of Texas. Grant graduated from college in 1983 with high honors.
In 1983, after graduating from Abilene Christian University, Grant Feasel was drafted by the NFL Baltimore Colts in the 6th round. His career spanned 10 years and 117 games. Indianapolis Colts 1984 Minnesota Vikings 1884-1986 Seattle Seahawks 1987-1992. His position was Center and Deep Snapper.
Grant was married to his college sweetheart in 1983 and they had three children. Sean, Sarah and Spencer. Grant made his home in Texas after his NFL football career.
Grant died July 15, 2012 in Fort Worth Texas. He was only 52. His brain was donated to the Boston University and diagnosed with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy or CTE. A sport related degenerative brain disease.
Grant Earl Feasel was dearly loved and is missed by all his family and friends.
