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Herbert Grimes Obituary
GRIMES HERBERT N. GRIMES Departed this life after a long illness on Friday, November 7, 2008; beloved husband of Donna Toliver Grimes; father of Nyle Ayana, Kamau Malik and Ayinde Sekou. Son of Herbert L. and Daisy Dudley Grimes of Washington, DC. Friends and relatives are invited to the visitation on Thursday, November 13, 6 to 9 p.m. at J.B. JENKINS FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 7474 Landover Rd., Landover, MD and on Friday, November 14 from 9 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church, 1244 V Street SE. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be sent to the United Negro College Fund. www.uncf.org . Arrangements by JOHNSON & JENKINS FUNERAL HOME.
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Memories and Condolences
for Herbert Grimes
Addeliar Guy
November 6, 2023
Herb Grimes was a good dude. He was even a better person after SEMA. R.I.P. on his memorial
Irving McConnell
November 6, 2023
Herbert Grimes was a born leader. He was able to lead young boys when we did not know what a leader was at that time. Getting people to listen and follow your command was a gift Herbert had that many young men that attended St. Emma Military Academy will never forget.
Jennifer
March 20, 2022
Even today, I still remember Herb Grimes'spirit-filled praise after communion at St. Teresa of Avila.I pray someone carries on the torch!
Mike Smith (SEMA'69)
November 6, 2021
As a fan of the late Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald, I found the amalgamation of these two ladies in Dianne Reeves. Twenty-five years ago, Ms. Reeves did a recording for a future t.v. show at the BET studio in Washington, D.C. This event was not made public, but a studio friend told me to be there.
The venue was set up like a night club and I was the only one there with Dianne Reeves about to sing to me! Just before the crew began recording, my St. Emma Military Academy schoolmate, Herb Grimes, rushed in! We looked at one another with the expression, "what are you doing here?" We couldn't talk during the recording, but at the first break, Ms. Reeves acknowledged our presence.
Starstruck, Herb and I were just done!
At that point in her career, Dianne Reeves had not reached her pinnacle, but Herb and I knew she was destined to superstardom. Recognition of this belief years later made us appreciate our time together with this brilliant singer. Besides the memories of our historic time at the only Black military school in America, Herb and I would always relive the momentous occasion we shared at the Dianne Reeves' recording.
Mike Smith
October 26, 2020
Herb,
I just saw, again, Dance Party: The Teenarama Story that you co-produced. It still brings back so many good memories of our youth in D.C.
You were a great leader and ball player at Saint Emma Military Academy. Your spirit lives on for so many of us. Thank you for your friendship and presence in those critical developmental years.
Warren & Christine Barney
December 7, 2008
You have our deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow.
Judy Verne SFDS - '66'
November 20, 2008
May you find comfort in the love and support that surrounds you. My deepest sympathy to the Grimes family.
Mrs. Mary Ann Wentz (Coates)
November 19, 2008
Donna and Family, Your husband was a fine man that will be remembered by all who knew him. Eternal Memory, Eternal Memory.
Lawrence Turner SEMA(61)
November 18, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
MICHAEL MARKS
November 17, 2008
" SUGAR BEAR "
MIKE MARKS CLASS OF 66
Alice Marsh
November 17, 2008
My Alumni Brother, you will be missed. Our numbers are dwindling and we are few may we all meet in heaven some day.
Alice Marsh, St. Francis de Sales, 56
michael james
November 16, 2008
Sugar Bear,may God bless your family.I will always value your friendship.
SEMA class of "66"
Arthur Williams
November 15, 2008
Sorry about you loss, may God Bless
the rest of your family.
Barbara Penn
November 15, 2008
Donna and children;
I was saddened to learn of Herb's passing. My love and prayers are with you.
Carl(Jo-Jo) & Carolyn Baker
November 14, 2008
May God Bless the Grimes Family. In peace, love and harmony.
Maxine Barron
November 14, 2008
To the Grimes Family -- I would like to add my heartfelt sympathy to those of the many other "Rock Castle" family members. May it help to know that we share the pain of your loss.
May God bless and keep you in His care.
Maxine Hughes Barron
St. Francis Class of 1959
Michael Collins-Brock
November 14, 2008
On behalf of the Collins & Brock family, I'd like to extend our condolences to the Grimes family. Herb was always a welcome member of our family. When my brother Joel Collins died he was there for my family and me. Herb when you get to heaven say hello to Joel. I will miss you dearly.
Love always,
Michael Collins Brock
SEMA 70
Lavington Charles SEMA 1965
November 14, 2008
My prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Herbert Connell
November 14, 2008
It was a privilege for Herb to call me "Namesake" when I arrived for my first year at St Emma Mil Acad. It was an honor to meet his family and say my final good bye to a true brother, friend and a man of God.
Augustine Green-Smith
November 14, 2008
Donna and Family,
May God continue to bless you during this time. You know how to find me. All of us at the Coast Guard will be praying for you.
Malcolm Inniss
November 14, 2008
I admire your strength & spirit through the challenged time. I've always been glad that we crossed paths in life. God Bless Your Family
Walter McGill
November 14, 2008
My heart and soul is with the "Sugar Bear" thats what the boys at SEMA called him. I express my sympathy to his lovely family, Walt 'Bus' McGill 1966.
Brad Brewer
November 14, 2008
To Captain Grimes
I'm glad that I was able to reach you in time. Although we had not spoken since graduation from St. Emma, I never forgot your leadership and fairness. Peace be with you.
June Bell Best (SFDS 66)
November 14, 2008
With deepest sympathy. May you find comfort and strength in the love of the Lord.
Deborah Bell-Feddiman (SFDS 68)
November 14, 2008
With deepest sympathy. I will keep the Grimes Family in prayer. May memories of the joy that Herb brought to everyone comfort you during this time. Love and prayers.
Ralph Newman
November 14, 2008
My Sympathy goes out to the family
Keith & Ivette Basterrechea-Jones
November 14, 2008
On behalf of my family, I'd like to extend our condolences to the Grimes family. I have only known the Grimes for a few years through the Mighty St. Teresa Congregation and as well M.O.S.T.. Herb instantly gave me advice, as well as told me what I needed to do become the man I needed to be to support my family in the eyes of God. Also, he got me intouch with one of my high school friends that I had not communicated with in over 25 years, then explain why it was important to keep in touch even if it meant only speaking once a year. Herb Grimes, I love you and I know where you are and what you are doing. I hope too see you again. Love always the Basterrechea-Jones Family.
Keith N. Jones
Cassandra Ashely-Fox (SFSE '68)
November 13, 2008
Herb
My brother, my friend it’s hard to say goodbye to 40 years of friendship. I will miss you but take comfort in knowing that you are at peace. My prayers and sympathy are with your family. May God grant them comfort and peace. Rest my friend, all is well.
harry allen
November 13, 2008
I am very sorry for your loss.
Chris Beatty (Class of 66)
November 13, 2008
Grimes Family
May it comfort you to know that I have you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Continue to lean on our Lord and He will provide you strength.
Brenda Boudreaux Francis
November 13, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Class of 1961
Ellene Wise Southerland
November 13, 2008
I was saddened when I heard. My prayers and deepest sympathy are with the family. SFDS '68
Tammi Martin
November 13, 2008
Herb played an important part in my life helping to direct my career in television. My internship some 20 years ago at WHMM, was one of the most memorable times in my life. Herb's sense of humor, his laugh and smile extended well beyond his time at 'HMM. I pray that God show Himself to your family as the Comforter He is; and remind you of your strength in Him. May your memories give you an everlasting smile and keep you when those tough times come. Blessings
Linda L Hampton-Acham
November 13, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. SFDS'69/VUU'73
Saint Hillyer, 66
November 13, 2008
To the family of Herbert Grimes, be encouraged in our Lord Jesus Christ during this time of bereavement.
Eugene "Fig" Newton
November 13, 2008
My prayers go out to the family during this difficult time
Stanley White
November 13, 2008
Stanley Z. White, SEMA '53
ROY A. FARRAR , JR.
November 13, 2008
I WANT TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE GRIMES FAMILY . I MET HERB WHEN I WENT TO ST. EMMA AND HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND . MAY YOU REST IN PEACE BROTHER HERB .CLASS OF 1965
charles miller
November 13, 2008
Sorry for your loss.
SHONDA HARRIS-HAWTHORNE
November 13, 2008
TO THE FAMILY OF HERB (SUGARBEAR) GRIMES, MY SINCERE THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO TO YOU. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
MAY YOUR MEMORIES CARRY YOU THROUGH THESE REFLECTIVE DAYS AND YEARS.
SINCERELY
CLASS OF '68 SFDS
McKinley Rush
November 13, 2008
Herb,
May you enjoy God's peace. You are an honorable human being and I will miss you. May God take care of your family.
McKinley
Ada E. Brooks SFDS'60
November 13, 2008
You have my prayers and deepest sympathy.
Paul Fisher
November 13, 2008
My prayers and sympathy are with you all. It is with great sadness that I must say farewell to my brother of the ROCK.
Clyde Wray
November 13, 2008
Journey well and take with you our prayers.
EDMUND GREENE
November 12, 2008
TALKED HERB ALOT THIS YEAR .WE HAD ALOT OF MEMORIES.WILL MISS
OUR TALKS.HE TALKED ABOUT HIS
WIFE AND KIDS ALL THE TIME.TO THE WIFE AND KIDS EXCEPT MY PRAYERS.WE WILL MISS HIM
Moraine Foster-Clements - '68
November 12, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Eugene Cornish
November 12, 2008
To The Family Of Herbert N. Grimes
Thanking God for your loved one's life
and praying for you as you grieve your loss
Deacon EJ. Cornish Class "55"
James Diggs #67
November 12, 2008
In sympathy, I write for my Brother has found the light.
Bill Shearin SEMA'67
November 12, 2008
Ernestine and I wish to express our sincere sympathy.
We'll miss Herb.
Rod and Rachel Baylor
November 12, 2008
It was with great sadness to hear that Herb has passed away. My condolences go out to your family on such a great loss.My family will keep all of you in our prayers and pray that you are comforted in knowing that Herb was a "Man of Faith" and while he may be absent in the body he is present with the Lord.
Renee Lee
November 12, 2008
I will keep your family in my prayers. Know that Herbert is no longer suffering and he is in the presence of the Lord. May the Lord give you and your family strength get through this time of sorrow.
Ernest Steadman, Jr
November 12, 2008
Our heartfelt sympathy to the Grimes family in this hour of both loss and of celebration for a life well lived.
Pamella & Kojo Nnamdi-Paul
November 12, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Warren & Christine Barney
November 12, 2008
You have our deepest sympathy in this time of great sorrow.
Charles Evans
November 12, 2008
My sincere condolences to the Grimes family.
Deborah Dudley
November 12, 2008
Donna, I was so sorry to hear of Herb's passing. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you and/or the kids at this time. You know Herb is doing well and sitting on the right hand of our Lord. Derrick will be there to welcome him and he is probably already having fun with Derrick.
Shellie Jackson
November 12, 2008
My heart goes out to the family during this difficult time. I will keep you all in my prayers!
DeBoria (Deborah) Janifer (Reeder)
November 12, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to Herb's family in this sad time.
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