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Thomas Grimes Obituary

GRIMES, THOMAS, 72, of Louisville died Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at Parkway Medical Center. He was the former owner of Grimes Vacuum Sales and Service, which he had operated since 1961. He is survived by his two sons, Thomas Jr. and Patrick "Timmy" Grimes; his brother, Michael "Mickie" Grimes; and two grandchildren. Funeral services: 11 a.m. Saturday, July 28, 2007 at Bosse Funeral Home, Barret and Ellison Avenues with burial to follow in St. Michael Cemetery. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

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Published by Courier-Journal on Jul. 26, 2007.

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Shirley Meeks

July 30, 2007

Uncle Tommy, You have been in my prayers for many months. May God and my Mom(Catherine)hold and love you through eternity. You were very generous to us all. Kurt, Thank you for all you have done these good and sad times. Tommy and Timmy, my heart goes out to you. All God's Blessings.

Randy & Sue Little

July 30, 2007

Tommy,We will surely miss you.... You will always be in our thoughts, remembering the good times we had togather thru the years... You may be gone but not forgotten...
Randy & Sue

Kirk Little

July 29, 2007

Tommy, you were always the great host.
I thank you for all of the wonderful memories from the lake house. You treated me as if I were your own. You were a great man and a loving father.
Rest in peace my friend.

Danny Thiele

July 27, 2007

Tommy you will be greatly missed by many people. You are now in a much better place and with the friends and famly that have gone before. The many great parties we had on the deck will be what I miss the most. Tell Jaybird the ThieleDeals say hey.

Brenda Kyle

July 26, 2007

I knew you through my Mom (Mary) who helped to care for you near the end of your life; and even in your confusion you were kind to me and to her. I liked you. I wish you peace and God speed on your journey from this world to the next. May God bless you.

Kurt D Thiele

July 26, 2007

Tommy.You were a good man and a great friend. We had many fun and sad times together. I know that you are in peace now. You are now with your brothers, sisters,Jo,and Jay. I will miss you and will always remember the times we have shared. PEACE to you my good friend.

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