Thomas Michael "Tom" Grimsley

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of an extraordinary man.
Thomas (Tom) Michael Grimsley set sail on his final voyage Friday, January 24th, 2025, at the age of 61 years young. He was born on September 14th, 1963, to William Robert Grimsley & Margaret Ann Mote in Lincoln, Illinois.
Tom was a devout husband and proud father to Ian Grimsley, Danny Grimsley and bonus father to Karli Benson and Rachel Van Der Meulen. He was also best friend with his Grandson, Perseus Benson.
He served in the U.S. Army for 10 Years and during his time was awarded an Army Service Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Driver and Mechanic Badge, Sharpshooter Marksmanship Badge Rifle, M-16.
In 2010 Tom met his surviving Wife, Randi Sue [Silber] Grimsley at Terrace Sports bowling alley. For the next 10 years they bowled together in a league. They were together for 15 and married for 13 wonderful years and will have all of eternity together.
Thomas had just received the Pillar award in October 2024 from his career at Lakeshore Management where he has worked as a Property Manager for the last 15 years.
He touched the lives of everyone he encountered with his kindness and generosity. He was an old soul with a child-like spirit. When Tom was not working, he loved fishing, taking his grandson Go-Karting and Roller-Skating, and engaging in drama television with his loving wife. He had an impressive affinity for desserts and could defeat a half gallon of chocolate ice cream in a single evening.
Tom is survived by; Wife (Randi Grimsley), Sisters (Annette Nicholson, Vicki Schlattweiler [Grimsley], Dawn Osborne, Shawn Christenson) Sons (Ian Grimsley, Danny Grimsley), Stepdaughters (Karli Benson, Rachel Van Der Meulen), and Grandson (Perseus Benson).
There will be a Military Honors Service held at Bay Pines National Cemetery 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., St. Petersburg, Florida 33708 on Thursday, February 6th, 2025, at 10:30 A.M.
A Celebration of Life service will follow at 1:00 P.M. at the Crystal Lake Park Community Center 9301 49th St. N., Pinellas Park, Florida 33782.
Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers as the world has lost one of the most amazing people and God has gained one of the best residents.