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Daniel Mercer GRIMES Sr.

1935 - 2017

BORN

1935

DIED

2017

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A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home & Crematory

2773 North Decatur Road

Decatur, Georgia

Daniel GRIMES Obituary

GRIMES, Sr., Daniel Mercer Daniel Mercer Grimes, Sr., age 81, passed away July 7, 2017. Danny is the son of James Rivers Grimes and Annie Maude Mercer. Danny was born August 26, 1935 in Milledgeville, GA, where he was raised and attended Georgia Military College. After graduating from GMC, he went on to obtain degrees in Business and Law from the University of Georgia, and then moved to Atlanta to begin a career with Georgia Power Company. Danny is survived by his loving wife Lillie of 56 years; sons Stuart Grimes, and Mercer Grimes and his wife Traci and their three children Rachel, Briana and Hayden. He is also survived by his sister Sue Abbott of Colorado. Visitation will be July 11th from 6pm until 8pm at A.S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home in Decatur, GA. The funeral service will be July 12th at 1pm at Peachtree Baptist Church in Atlanta, followed by a graveside service at the cemetery adjacent to the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Peachtree Baptist Church.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution from Jul. 10 to Jul. 11, 2017.

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Wilson

July 12, 2017

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)

July 12, 2017

Just learned of Danny's passing. He was always the most kind and generous neighbor. He and Lillie gave us all something to aspire to in our own relationships.
The Steeles

Rev.21:2,4

July 11, 2017

Sorry for the loss of your love one. May you find comfort in God's Word, the Bible.

Charles A.

July 11, 2017

I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your love one Daniel. May you find peace and comfort in the words of God.

July 10, 2017

Stuart and Family -

So very saddened to hear of the loss of your father. Our prayers will be with you, your Mother, and brother and extended family at this time. My God Bless and richly support you this and the coming days.

Earl Cagle and Family (and SRNS Communications & Media Services)

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Jul

10

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home & Crematory

2773 North Decatur Road P.O. Box 4000, Decatur, GA 30031

Jul

12

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Peachtree Baptist Church

Atlanta, GA

Jul

12

Graveside service

GA

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A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home & Crematory

2773 North Decatur Road P.O. Box 4000, Decatur, GA 30031

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