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Gerald Grimes Obituary
Murfreesboro, TN
Gerald Thomas Grimes (Jerry), age 67, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, April 14, 2017. Jerry was a patient at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He was originally from Alabama and moved to Murfreesboro, Tennessee with his family in 1984.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 46 years, Patricia (Pat) Grimes, his sweet dog, Abbey, his son and daughter-in-law, Derek and Nicole Grimes of Simi Valley, California, his daughter and son-in-law, Brandi and Matthew Magee of Knoxville, Tennessee, grandchildren, Taylor, Tyson, Trace and Tripp Grimes and Jack, Owen and Anna Claire Magee, and brothers Larry Grimes of Mount Sterling Kentucky, and Tim Grimes of Gadsden, Alabama, and several nephews and nieces.
Jerry had a smile for everyone he met. He was so happy when surrounded by his family, especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed weekly excursions to Cracker Barrel with his best buddy, Steve Gilbert. He loved worshiping at his church, Lebanon First United Methodist Church, attending activities there and being a part of the Open Door class. He enjoyed coin collecting and reading, especially books by Max Lucado and Earl Stanley Gardner. He loved listening to music, and his favorites included contemporary Christian artists like Hillsong and Chris Tomlin, and light classical music. Jerry also loved animals, and Pat enjoyed their excursions to the Nashville Zoo.
A celebration of life is planned for later in the year. Anyone who wants to provide a gift in memory of Jerry should contact Lebanon First United Methodist Church, Lebanon, TN (lebanonfumc.com online or by telephone at 615-444-3315), or to Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary, Mount Juliet, TN (http://www.oldfriendsseniordogs.com/index.html online or by telephone at 615-754-5617).
The family sincerely thanks the staff of the emergency room at Williamson Medical Center who provided a quick diagnosis, kind and compassionate care, and made sure Jerry was transported quickly to Vanderbilt University Medical Center. We also thank Vanderbilt University Medical Center doctors, nurses and staff in the Trauma Unit, Neurological Intensive Care Unit and the Palliative Care Unit for providing the best possible care to him, and the compassion that was shown to him and our family by so many there truly touched our hearts and lives.
An online guestbook for the Grimes family is available at www.woodfinchapel.com
Woodfin Memorial Chapel. 615-893-5151.
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Donald Harris
April 12, 2022
I really miss Mr. Jerry he always had words of wisdom to share with me.
Donald Harris
April 28, 2017
Ms. Pat, I'm very sorry to here of Mr. Jerry's passing. He was a great inspiration to me and I miss the stories that he would share with me while working at Asurion. He would get so excited telling me about the wonderful grandchildren and even when there was an opportunity to leave work early he'd say to me " Pat sent to me to work so I'd stay out of her way". He had a great since of humor and and I will sorely miss him. I will keep you and the entire family lifted in prayer and may God continue to keep His loving arms around you.
Liz Smith Taylor
April 20, 2017
Dear Pat,
I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Please accept my condolences. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Leyhew
April 19, 2017
Dear Pat,
I'm so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. We remember so many good times worshipping together at Trinity. Jerry was always so friendly, welcoming, and witty, and of course having children with red hair in common was always a fun topic of conversation. Jim and I will keep you and the family close in our hearts and prayers. May God's peace and comfort sustain you in the days ahead.
With love,
April 19, 2017
Pat: I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray you will find comfort in the Lord and in the warm memories of your years shared with your beloved husband.
Nancy Garner, MTSU
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