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James Grimes Obituary
departed his life on January 7, 2024. He is preceded in death by: his wife, Edwina Grimes, his daughter Brenda Allen, his parents and Grimes' brothers - John Griffin, Harold Dillon, Dewey Arthur, Ray Forrest, and Albert Burnette; sisters, LaVera Henry Brown and Doris Ann Johnson; brother-in-Law, William M. Johnson; grandparents, Albert J. and Lula Merriweather, and Peter Pearl and Bessie Grimes. In addition to his youngest daughter, Jamita Grimes (Stan) Tompkins, he is survived by sisters-in-laws, Janice Rodgers Grimes and Cheryl Ward Grimes; nieces, LaQuita Henry, Melanie Davis, Carmeleita Johnson Winburn, Bridget Johnson, Nicole Grimes (Bernard) Johnson, and Kyra Grimes (Chet) Robinson; nephews, Stanley, Reshawn and Charrod Amir Grimes, and Brian Lawrence and his loving grandchildren Nathaniel James Tompkins and Kyndal Ryleigh Tompkins, Logan(Lynzee) Allen and Bret (Anthony) Jones. Honorable Mentions: Ronald Allen(son & law), Edward Donaldson(brother & law), Kevin & Melissa Donaldson(Nephew/Niece), Dr. Carl Foster (Nephew), Pat Jones(Cousin) and 3 great grandchildren, Lochlan, Lincoln and Lawson Allen and the entire Donaldson family and a host of friends, neighbors and loved ones. Visitation will be held Friday, February 9, 2024 from 12:00pm to 1:30pm with a memorial service immediately following, all at Summit Christian Church, 4021 Denlinger Rd. Trotwood, OH 45426. Please visit www.newcomerdayton.com for more information.
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Memories and Condolences
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Soror Patricia Lyons
February 6, 2024
May your memories of shared moments provide you comfort in this period of bereavement. I love you dearly!
Angela Marshall
January 29, 2024
Sending my sincerest Condolences to you and your family. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Dreana Hill-Miller
January 28, 2024
MY SINCEREST & HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO MY SISTER & FAMILY. MR. GRIMES
WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. A TRUE SOLDIER IN THIS THING WE CALL LIFE. GOD BLESS
DREANA HILL-MILLER
Lawrence McLemore Jr
January 28, 2024
Sending Prayers to you and your family. With Love
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