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Coy C. Grimmett Sr.

Coy Grimmett Obituary

SPRINGFIELD - Coy C. Grimmett Sr., 71, of Springfield died at 5:20 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick, Maine.

He was born Nov. 29, 1936, in Palmyra, the son of Kenneth H. and Pearl R. Wiser Grimmett. He married Joyce "Kathy" Gibbs on March 16, 1963. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Elissa Michele Grimmett.

Mr. Grimmett had been a park ranger for the National Park Service at Lincoln's Home Historical Site in Springfield and Lincoln's boyhood home in Indiana.

He was a member of Southside Christian Church and a member of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Korean War on the USS Dortch. He loved spending time with family, traveling and was an avid Civil War history buff. He was a loving, caring, compassionate man who will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Surviving are his wife, Joyce "Kathy" Grimmett; three daughters, Debbie (husband, Mike) Bolash of Divernon, Laura (husband, Nathan) Schnautz of Louisville and Cara (husband, Douglas Reynolds) Grimmett of Hurricane, Utah; two sons, Coy (wife, Michele) Grimmett Jr. of Palmyra and Kenneth James Grimmett of Springfield; 16 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Beverly Holloway of Girard; a brother, Albert L. (wife, Norma) Grimmett of Waverly; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial gathering will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at Staab Funeral Home with an additional memorial gathering from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at Southside Christian Church. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at Southside Christian Church with Pastor Jeff Chitwood officiating, followed by honors conducted by the Sangamon County Interveterans Burial Detail.

Memorial contributions may be made to Southside Christian Church, Pine Haven Christian Children's Ranch or Wayne Meece's Team Expansion Outreach Department.

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Published by The State Journal-Register on Oct. 3, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Coy Grimmett

17 Entries

Vauna (Snyder) Stahl

October 6, 2008

Kenny, Coy, Deb and family,

I was sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Pat Grady

October 6, 2008

Debbie, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy with the recent loss of your father. If there is any thing that I can do, please let me know. There is so little anyone can say at a time like this. I do want you to know that you and your family are in my prayers. May God bless and keep you in your hour of sorrow.

October 6, 2008

Kathy and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Angie

Jean and Bill Schneider

October 5, 2008

Kathy
Are prayers are with you and your family. May you have the strength that only God can give. We know Coy is at peace and not suffering any more.

Charmin Damm

October 5, 2008

Cara-my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of need.

Monica (Beyer) Megonigal

October 5, 2008

Cara, I am so so so sorry to hear about your loss. I can only say that he is up there with my sister, Jannette, who recently passed and they are probably looking down on us now. All my love to you and your family. Please call if you want to talk. 703-408-6697 Love, Monica (Beyer) Megonigal

Sandy&Joelle Walk

October 5, 2008

Kenny and family,we were so sorry to read of your Dad.May you all find comfort in knowing he is with Elissa again.Please take care and God Bless you all.

Sandy Bivin

October 4, 2008

Kathy,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your husband, Coy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. Your old NW classmate, Sandy and Mother, Barbara Molen

Mary Westerhold Milner

October 3, 2008

Porky,Norma, Bev, and Grimmett Family,Sorry to hear of Coy's passing.Haven't seen him in years but picture sure favors your Dad. Know you will all miss him . Glad Connie and I were such good friends and she shared all of her family with me. Will be thinking of you in your time of sorrow.

Ben and Vicky, Lane and Luke Jackson

October 3, 2008

Coy, Debbie and Family,
I am truly sorry to hear about your dad. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all.

Dana Ashby

October 3, 2008

Kathy--My thoughts are with you and your family. I worked part-time with Coy at the Lincoln Home for several summers. He was a wonderful, funny, caring man. He will be sorely missed by all. I never knew he was from Palmyra--my parents Donald Ashby, Darlene Harris Ashby are from there, and my uncle James Harris just passed in Palmyra. I was saddened to hear of his passing but know it is bringing him needed peace.

Rosalie Pecoraro

October 3, 2008

Kathy,
My love goes out to you during this difficult time. You, and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Robin (Drake) Stanley

October 3, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of sorrow. May God bring you the comfort and peace you need.

Lon and Jessica (Grimmett) Burke

October 3, 2008

May the good memories bring peace to all who knew him.

Betty Peeler

October 3, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Coy Angelo

October 3, 2008

Kathy & Family: We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We sincerely hope your many wonderful memories will bring you and your family comfort in your time of grief. May God Bless you.
Coy & Jane

Rita Jones

October 3, 2008

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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