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Patrick Grimes Obituary

Patrick Gerard Grimes, age 45, a lifelong Gary resident. He attended Horace Mann High School and continued his education in Seattle, WA, where he was Valedictorian of his class. Patrick worked in customer service and as a seasonal construction worker. He departed this life on May 19, 2016. Patrick is preceded in death by his son, Eric Ferguson; grandparents, James and Willie Mae Chafee; uncles, Richard Grant and Eddie James Chafee; aunt, Betty Chafee; and cousin, Ebony Shante Steel. He leaves to cherish his precious memory: parents, Vernon and Patricia Grimes; children: Patrick Jr., Christopher, Derrick Grimes (Ferguson), Patricia, Da`Quan, Jada, and Deschanel Grimes; half sister, Lekeyta Grimes; special friend, Jill Strenke; ex-wife, Gena Myhre-Grimes; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation Friday, June 3, 2016, from 9-2:00 pm. Funeral service 2:00 pm, with all services at the Guy & Allen Chapel. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Jun. 1, 2016.

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Antionette Dillon

January 27, 2021

Still can’t believe you are gone, you were such a sweet person and very kindhearted!

Michelle Bryant

May 26, 2020

Man. I wish u were here. Jasminez so upset.

jasmine munoz

May 18, 2020

rest in peace yhu will always be in my heart I love yhu-michelles daughter

Michelle Bryant

June 12, 2017

U r def. Loved n missed by many. Im still in shock. Id really like 2 knw wat happened

Antionette Dillon

April 3, 2017

You were so sweet and kind my heart aches RIP

Melisa Moe

September 9, 2016

Rest in heaven honey u are well missed on my end i love u with all of my heart may god be with u

Suncearay Grays

June 7, 2016

Wow! Patrick was a cool guy. We went to school together and hung out with friends on 11th Avenue from time to time! Rest easy friend and classmate!

Ron Stewart

June 6, 2016

To my friend Patrick you are going to be missed your friend and family Ron Stewart

Jill

June 1, 2016

He was the best dad to our daughter and he treated me like a queen

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