JoeLL Lee McGruder was born on November 7, 1992 to parents Audrey Teresa McGruder (Harris) and Craig Lee McGruder Sr.

JoeLL passed away on March 22, 2023. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Arthur and Lula Harris and Harriet and Darmon McGruder. JoeLL is survived by his parents Audrey and Craig McGruder Sr. , his older brother Craig McGruder Jr (Ambyi); his sister Pratea McGruder (Eric Spielberg); His nephews Craig McGruder III, Cainen McGruder, Oliver Spielberg, Jream McGruder, Zachary Spielberg, and his niece Caleigh McGruder. He leaves behind a loving host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

JoeLL’s kindness, sense of humor, and resilient spirit will live on through all who knew him.