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1928
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2022
Johnny Grimsley Obituary
HALEBURG, AL…Johnny Grimsley, a resident of Haleburg, Alabama, was called home to be with the Lord following a brief illness, Thursday, May 5, 2022, at a Dothan hospital. He was 93.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Wright Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel with Brother Dexter Grimsley officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until time of service. Burial will follow in the Oakey Grove Methodist Church Cemetery north of Haleburg. Wright Funeral Home & Crematory is Directing.
Johnny was preceded by his mother, Katie Cothron and his father Lawrence Cothron, brothers, George Grimsley and Sam Cothron.
He leaves to cherish his memories: one daughter Bridgette Grimsley Curry, one granddaughter Ta'Kiyah (KeKe) Curry; two sisters Lora Timmons, Baltimore, Md. (Alfonzo-deceased) Mary Henry Bennifield, Jacksonville, Fl. (John-deceased); and a multitude of nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to express their appreciation and gratitude to Mr. Terry, Mrs. Margaret, Jim and Jessica Yance for their prayers, support and outpouring of love though out all the years for seeing and taking care of Johnny, especially during this difficult time. We will never be able to repay you for what you all have done.
In addition, a very special thank you to Earl Dukes and his special cousin Joe Grimsley. You both were his bothers, and he loved you both so very much!
Wright Funeral Home and Crematory
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