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JIMMY GRIMES Obituary
GRIMES, Jr., 60
LAKELAND - Jimmy Earl Grimes, Jr., 60, of Lakeland, passed away from cancer on Wed., Dec. 5, 2018 at Good Shepherd Hospice.
Jimmy was born Jan. 1, 1958, being the 1st baby born for the New Year. He was a lifelong resident of Lakeland and proud 1976 graduate of Kathleen Sr. High School.
He is survived by his loving & faithful companion of 26 years Diane Poore, his parents Jimmy, Sr. & Rose Grimes, son Dustin Grimes, daughter Cynthia Grimes and step-daughter Cherie Skinner, 3 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild, brothers Michael (Rosemary) Grimes, Sam Grimes, sister Brenda (John) Bell, as well as multiple nephews and nieces.
He worked as a mechanic at Leon's Gulf Station, later purchasing that business. After he sold the business, he then went to work at Ed's Transmissions, and lastly worked for Publix for 20 years, where he retired. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He loved the beach, fishing, camping, and Milley, his dog. He was a longtime member of the reunion committee for Kathleen Sr. High School. He will be missed by many.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018 at Gentry Morrison Funeral Home, 3350 Mall Hill Dr., Lakeland, FL 33810. In lieu of flowers the family requests that you please consider your donation to the American Cancer Society.
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Anita Howard
December 12, 2018
God bless and prayers for the family. Jimmy was a classmate.
Anna Heiser Williamson
December 11, 2018
May God bring comfort to the family and may Jimmy RIP Amen
Tammy Lasseter
December 11, 2018
Sending hugs and Prayers to Diane and the family, We've been friends for many many years, You are sorely missed
Cheryl Skinner-Marble
December 11, 2018
Sincere condolences to Jimmy's family. Sorry that he was taken way too soon, but glad he's no longer suffering. To his family may your broken hearts be filled with sweet memories soon. We're going to miss you, Jimmy.
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Vickie Beard
December 11, 2018
Prayers to Diane and the rest of Jimmy's family. Jimmy was a great friend for many years. I have lots of good memories of Jimmy over the many years I knew him. Fun times.
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