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William R. Grimes, Sr

Passed 4/21/2014

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Obituary For William R. Grimes, Sr

William R. Grimes, Sr., age 78, of Wintersville, Ohio,  died April 21, 2014 at Trinity West, Steubenville, Ohio.  He was born September 11, 1935 in Harrisville, West Virginia, the son of the late John and Dessie Stull Grimes.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by four sisters, Garnet Osz, Betty Cline, Evelyn Schultz and Corasue Bishop and three brothers Bernard, John and Carl Grimes.  William was owner/operator of Bill’s Sanitation Service.  He was protestant by faith and a life member of Wells Twp. Sportsman Club where he  enjoyed hunting and fishing and teaching his son those traits.  He served his country in the US Army.  A devoted family man, he is survived by his wife Janet Marie Vandeborne Grimes at home, daughters Shari Smith, Tammy McFadden and Barbara Grimes (her companion, Bill Thompson) all of Wintersville, son William Grimes Jr. of Wintersville; 13 grandchildren and  15 great grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces.  Friends may call at the Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., where a funeral service will be held on Friday at 12:30 p.m.  His brother-in-law Fred Vanderborne to officiate.  Burial to follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Colerain, Ohio.  Ohio Valley Veterans Memorial Squad will accord honors at the funeral home chapel.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Crystal( Williams) Harper

    To the Grimes Family, I want to say how much I appreciated Bill and Janet 40 odd years ago when I was married to Calvin Williams. Bill and Calvin had a garbage route together and their friendship was great.I lost touch with the Grimes family and I'm truely sorry to hear of Bill's passing.May God bless and keep you.

  • 09/03/2024

    David A Sponaugle

    Aunt Janet and Family, We are sad to hear of your loss. I remember when my Mother, Lyda, married John and Uncle Richard would come over to the junkyard I was 14. Uncle Richard ALWAYS livened the place up. I always enjoyed his being around as I did Uncle Carl and also Uncle Bernard when I would go listen to Country Lads. Uncle Richard was a fun loving man who had a great sence of humor and a great sence of how to talk with teenagers. Your Family will be in our thoughts and Prayers through this difficult time. Our deepest sympathies David, Dorothy, Sara and Jeffrey David Sponaugle

  • 09/03/2024

    Tricia (kenefick) marino

    Barbie I am sorry for your loss. I myself lost a love one just one day before on the 20th in which Bill I think went to school with her. Bridgette. I hope that the love of family help you and yours get through this time of sadness. If you need to talk 574-566-2857

  • 09/03/2024

    Cindy Moore

    Janet, Tammi, Sheri, Barbi, and Billy: My deepest condolences to all of you. I was so sad to hear of Uncle Richards death yesterday. I wish you all the best in the coming days and weeks! Thoughts and prayers to all of you and your families! Take care: Cindy, Lonny, and Evan Moore

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