Robert Carlton Grimes Jr.
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Robert Carlton Grimes, Jr. age 79, of Benton Harbor, MI and longtime resident of Leland died on Monday August 1, 2023, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
Robert was born on March 10, 1944, son of the late Robert Carlton Grimes Sr. and Elida Erba Grimes.
Robert enjoyed a career in education of over 30 years after graduating with his master's from Western Michigan University. He started and ended his career in Brunswick County as a teacher, coach, principal, and assistant superintendent. Robert was an advocate for the students and teachers until the time of his retirement in 2019. In his free time, he enjoyed working on rebuilding John Deere tractors and spending time outdoors. He was inducted into the Bangor Athletic Hall of Fame in 1994.
Services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at the North Brunswick High School, with Elder Bryan Myers officiating. The family will receive friends following the service, at the school. Robert will be laid to rest in the Chadbourn Memorial Cemetery.
Robert is survived by his wife, Judy Ivey Grimes of the home; daughter, Alyssa Christina Grimes of Wilmington; granddaughter, Ivey Nichole Grimes-Locklear; grandson, Steven Robert Malpass; siblings, Penny Grimes Popp, Judy Grimes Holmquist, Charles Ralph Grimes all of Michigan.
The family would like to thank all the Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center staff, especially his attending physician, Doctor Janice F. Dickerson for her excellent care and patience.
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Pam Hersey
August 28, 2023
My first conversation w/ Bob was when I stopped by Trask Middle School to introduce myself. He was to be our new principal that year. I wanted him to know about the reading program we were going to be using for our special ed students that year and make sure he was on board. His response was if its good enough for our special ed students then why aren't we using it for all of our students who are behind. Low and behold we had 304 students enrolled for the next couple of years with great success. Reading held dear place in his heart which he shared with all.
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Shannon Vaught-Mcdonald
August 4, 2023
You were my Teacher,Track Coach, and before you retired we became co workers.Thank You for being that Teacher,Coach, and Co worker I will love and never forget. Thank you for all the many lessons you've taught me,and also leading and guiding me to have a love for Reading. I will truly miss you. Although you was man with few words the life you've lived and the beliefs that you stand on made a huge impact on Brunswick County Schools.May God continue to wrap his arms around your family and comfort them in this time of bereavement.
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