Grady H. Grimes of Selmer, TN was born April 8, 1925 in Moundville, AL the son of the late Melvin and Lomie Griffin Grimes. He was united in marriage to Margaret B. Burleson on December 20, 1947. Mrs. Grimes preceded him in death on February 21, 2011.
Mr. Grimes was a United States Army World War II Veteran. He was a retired self-employed Forklift Mechanic. He began Grimes Equipment and Repair in 1973. He previously worked as a Mechanic for the former Latta Motor Company in Selmer and for Delta Materials in Jackson and Memphis, TN. Mr. Grimes was a founding member of the Sulphur Springs Fire Department. He enjoyed hunting, being outdoors, and just piddling around. He was a member of Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church and a former member of the Antioch Church of Christ.
He is survived by a daughter, Ann Cox and husband Jeff of Selmer, TN; a son, Gary Grimes and wife Barbara of Selmer, TN; four grandchildren, Amy Null, Brandon Cox, Erin Craig, Ashley Sweatt; 8 Great Grandchildren; two sisters, Bertha Gervin of Knoxville, TN, Alyce Hickerson of Cincinnati, OH; two brothers, Gurtus Grimes and wife Mable of Knoxville, TN, Johnny Grimes and wife Lelia of Knoxville, TN; a host of extended family and friend.
In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Grimes was preceded in death by a sister, Louise Lovelady; a brother, Wallis D. Grimes.