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William Grimes Obituary

FAYETTEVILLE - Dr. William Frankel Grimes passed away Aug. 16, 2011, in his home surrounded by family and friends. The son of L.W. and Minnie Lee Grimes, Frankel was born and raised in Hope Mills and served in the Navy as a radio airman during World War II. He attended Wake Forest College and was a graduate of Emory University's School of Dentistry. He enjoyed practicing dentistry for more than 47 years before retirement in 2000. Happily married for 64 years, he is survived by wife, Frances Loy Grimes; son, William F. Grimes Jr. and wife Jan; grandsons, Jonathan and Tim of Baton Rouge La.; and daughter, Elizabeth Grimes Droessler and husband Chris of Raleigh. An avid supporter of the arts, Frankel was instrumental in establishing the Highlander Barbershop Chorus and enjoyed many years of singing bass in his quartet. In lieu of flowers, donations or volunteer services may be made to a charity of your choice in his memory. A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. today, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2011, at Jernigan Warren Funeral Home in Fayetteville, with visitation from 1 to 3 p.m. Graveside services will follow at Lafayette Memorial Park. Arrangements by JerniganWarren Funeral Home of Fayetteville.

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Published by Fayetteville Observer from Aug. 17 to Aug. 18, 2011.

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Debbie Franklin

August 24, 2011

Frances and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Frankel's passing. Uncle Max and Gwen shared with me of seeing you both at the reunion.(Daughter of Elmer)

Jim & Sherri Phillips

August 23, 2011

Elizabeth,
We are so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. May all your treasured memories help you and your family during the difficult days ahead, and may they always bring you joy. Thinking of you.

August 22, 2011

Dear Frances,

I will always remember how much Frankel loved music and singing. You have some wonderful memories to help you during this difficult time.
My thoughts & prayers and with you and your family.
Love you,
Lucy Steinberg
Appleton, Wisconsin

Trudy Elliott

August 18, 2011

My thoughts and condolences go to the entire Grimes family. May his beautiful legacy bring you warmth and peace.
(co-worker of Elizabeth)

Stuart Jackson

August 18, 2011

We were so sorry to learn of Dr. Grimes passing, our thoughts and prayers are with the family. He was a wonderful person and dentist and took good care of my family for years. He will be missed.

August 18, 2011

Frances,
May your cherished memories give you comfort at this time.
Marcia Steinmetz

Stacey Thomas

August 17, 2011

My favorite "practicing dentist". Dr. Grimes was a great man loved by many children (me) and adults. He will be missed. Peace goes out to his friends and family.

Sue Fulcher

August 17, 2011

I will always remember his gentle smile that came along with his caring spirit. He was never too busy to stop and help in anyway that he could. Not only was he my dentist for 30 plus years, but my friend as well. I know he will be missed by many....prayers go out to his family...heaven now has another angel...

Angela Pappas

August 17, 2011

My prayers and condolences to the family of Dr. Grimes.

Angela Pappas

August 17, 2011

It was Dr. Grimes who helped me become what I am today in my career. He hired me through the Vocational program when I was In HS and inspired me in many ways but taught me how to be a great dental assistant. Furthermore he instilled in me great work ethics and great morals and values. I loved him very much, He was my dentist, my employer and my inspiration but he was also a wonderful person to his family and his patients. He will be missed very much and never forgotten. Angela Pappas Murray

Ruth Garner

August 17, 2011

My prayers are with the family. Dr Grimes was a very special person who inspired me to become a dental assistant. I worked in Dr. Harold Maxwell's office for 40plus years. Dr. Grimes life touched so many !!

Hope Mills First Baptist member

August 17, 2011

A true gentleman in every sense of the word. His warm smile and the way he made people feel like he really cared for them will be missed.
A gentle, kind and compassionate man who made even the least of us feel like we mattered to him. His memory will be his testimony of a life well lived.

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