Charles W. Grimes

Charles W. Grimes age 80 of Decatur, Ohio was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday May 20, 2013. He was born in Liberty Twp of Adams County on Dec 20, 1932 the son of the late Floyd D. and Blanche (Cluxton) Grimes. Mr. Grimes was a graduate of Byrd Rural High School at Decatur in 1950. He began his education career at West Union High School in 1959, where he taught for 4 years. He was principal at Manchester High School for 10 years, was principal at Eastern Brown High School for 5 years and served as superintendent of Easter Local School District for 9 years. He was a lifetime member of the Decatur Methodist Church, served as a member of the Eastern Board of Education and served on the board of directors of Adams Rural Electric Cooperative. Mr. Grimes was also an Air Force veteran. Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by an infant son, Mark. Mr. Grimes is survived by his wife of 54 years Nancy West Grimes, and four children: John (Joanie) Grimes and daughters, Lindsey and Lauren of Hillsboro, Joan (Brian) Garrett and sons, Clayton and Jacob of Winchester, David (Alisa) Grimes and daughters, Antoinette, Vivian and Charlotte of Decatur, and Jennifer Grimes of Decatur, one brother, Earl (Peggy) Grimes of Decatur, one nephew, Gary Grimes of Pacific Junction, Iowa, one niece, Pam Dunn of Harrison, OH, one aunt, Helen Grimes of Georgetown and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. Celebration of Life Services will be held Friday May 24, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at the Decatur United Methodist Church under the direction of the Meeker Funeral Home with Rev Gary Hopkins officiating. Burial will follow at the Decatur Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday May 23, 2013 from 5:00 - 9:00 P.M. at the Decatur Community Center. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Charles Grimes Memorial Scholarship Fund at any Fifth Third Bank, the Decatur United Methodist Church, the Decatur Community Center or the charity of your choice.