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Merle Grimm Obituary
He was born on March 28, 1930 in Tunnelton, W. VA, and had moved to Lorain in 1968. He served in the United States Army and worked as a custodian at McDonalds. Prior to working at McDonalds, he was employed at Gel Pak. Merle was a member of the First Community Church of God in Lorain. He enjoyed gardening and gospel music.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Annie (nee Williams), sons; Merle Eugene (Casey), of Brookshire, TX, John (Dawn), of Chippewa Lake, OH, Melvin (Nina), of Lorain, daughters; Brenda (Gary) Gringle, of Elyria, and Julia (Steve) Forester, of Lorain, close family friend, Ruben Cancel, of Lorain, 17 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, brother, Dorwood, of Fairfield, OH and his sisters; Opal Spring, of Grafton, W. VA, and Betty Wiles, of S. Amherst.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Annette McIe, brother, Robert, and his parents; John W. and Zana (nee Martin).
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 28, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm, in the Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, at 10:30 am, at the First Community Church of God, 1330 Cooper Foster Park Road, Lorain, OH 40053. The Rev. Garry Griffith, Pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Avon. To send an online condolence, go to www.dovinfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Merle Grimm
Lisa (Bush) Followay
May 29, 2013
Prayers for you and your family. Merle was a kind, humble and Godly man. Happy to have known him. May God surround you with his presence and his peace.
Baumbick Chiropractic Center
May 29, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shelley Bailey
May 28, 2013
He will forever be in my heart.
Rosa Lopez
May 27, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Your family have our deepest condolences. Keeping you in our prayers. GOD BLESS!
Tracie Hall
May 27, 2013
Sorry for your loss Brenda and Julia you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
May 26, 2013
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The Staff of Dovin Funeral Home
May 26, 2013
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