Joseph Ray Grimes "Together Again"

age 95, of Minerva, passed away and went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2021 while at Arbors of Minerva. Joe was born in Minerva on March 4, 1926 to Clarence "Kenny" Grimes and Edna (Morehead) Grimes and lived his entire life in the Village of Minerva. Joe worked at Good Roads Machinery for 25 years when it was in Minerva and later as an industrial engineer for the Hoover Company in North Canton where he retired in 1989. He met and married his loving wife Shirley (Slingluff) while working at Good Roads Machinery and they celebrated 67 years of marriage last August. Shirley recently preceded him in death on April 29, 2021.

Joe was a member of the Minerva First Christian Church where he served as an ordained Elder, a Sunday School teacher for over six decades, a lay speaker and held many other positions. More recently he was a member of the First Christian Church of Malvern. Joe also served many years as a little league baseball coach in Minerva, the commissioner for other ball leagues and umpired/refereed for area baseball, softball and basketball games. When Joe was younger, he was an avid bowler and in 1952 rolled the first 299 game at the bowling alley in Minerva and was given a ring from the American Bowling Congress to commemorate the occasion.

In addition to his parents and wife, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Richard, and Kenneth "Pete" Grimes and two sisters, Bettie Weaver and Mildred Johnson. Surviving siblings are his brother, Gerald Grimes and sister, Jean Ferguson. Also surviving are sons, Michael (Mei-Hui) Grimes of North Canton, Kevin (Kim) Grimes of Lima; daughter, Kendra (Lanny) Peterson of Carrollton; grandchildren, David and Matthew Grimes, Kaitlin Haugh, Jake Peterson and Kaeri and Kristen King; and five great-grandchildren.

To honor his requests there will be no calling hours. A private family service will be held at the East Lawn Cemetery with Lead Minister Kenny Thomas of the First Christian Church of Malvern officiating. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.

Gotschall Hutchison Funeral Home, 330-868-4900

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Published by The Repository on May 27, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Grimes

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Mike Gallina

June 2, 2021

Mike, Kevin, Kendra and Families ~

When two lives are so tightly wrapped in love, kindness, service to others, and a deep faith, it is no surprise that Shirley's crossing of the finish line here on earth would pull Joe right along with her. The energy bond was certainly that strong. Even God did not want to get in the way. :) Joe's love of sports, especially baseball and softball, was his gift that he gave back in the form of playing and serving the game. His faith combined with that love in order for his service to always be about the "greater good". What a "champion" on so many levels!

We send our prayers of support, of celebration of a life well-lived, and our encouragement as you begin life without the physical presence of mom and dad.

With care ~

Mike and Lynnette Gallina

Babette and Jeff Fankhauser

May 29, 2021

We are so sorry for your loss. I love these two human beings like they were my own flesh and blood! Joe and Shirley lived their lives in such a humble way that reflected God’s love, grace and mercy to everyone who was blessed to know them. I will forever be grateful for the positive impact they have had on my life.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your families, Kendra, Mike and Kevin!

Lenny and Cindy Phillips

May 27, 2021

You are in our thoughts and prayers in the loss of your father. You have lost two very special people so close together.

Richard and Patricia Dugan

May 27, 2021

Our deepest sympathy for Joseph's family. He truly leaves a wonderful legacy.

Tammie Laubacher

May 26, 2021

Kendra, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Shelley Palmer

May 26, 2021

Our deepest sympathy to Mike, Kevin, Kendra and their families on the deaths of Shirley and Joe.

Jim and Shelley (Hudson) Palmer

Kathy Nehus-Draper

May 26, 2021

My deepest sympathy to your family. May he and Shirley rest in peace, together forever♥

Delilah Arnold

May 26, 2021

Prayers for the family.

Judith (KOCHER) Shupe

May 26, 2021

My sympathies to the family. I grew up in McDaniel allotment, and knew both boys. I remember both parents. Wonderful people. Im so sorry to hear that they passed away so close together.

Nellie (Marteney) Shirley

May 26, 2021

Sympathy & Prayers for the Family.

Tom and Sally (Rue) Davies

May 26, 2021

So sorry for your loss Mike,Kevin,and Kendra. He was a great guy. He will be missed. Prayers for your family.

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