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John Wallace "Wally" GRIMES
(2 May 1923 - 3 Jan 2012)
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GREENSBORO — John Wallace Grimes (Wally) died peacefully Jan 3, the feast of the Holy Name of Jesus. Born in Dubuque, Iowa on May 2, 1923 to the parents of LeRoy Rubin Grimes and Margaret Helen (Genz) deceased. He was the third of six children. Surviving are his brother, Rev. Raymond Peter Grimes and sister Margaret Kieffer. His siblings, Donald Grimes, Elizabeth Vega, Virginia Mae Grimes predeceased him. He was married to Grace Isabel (Lessor) for 56 years, who predeceased him 10 years ago. Together they had 7 children, who survive him: Donna (John) Harnish, Rodney (Koreen) Grimes, Brenda (Bruce) Norton, Gregory (Linda) Grimes, Tina (John) Pepi, Peggy (Barry) Furr, Jeffrey (Ellen) Grimes and his 11 grandchildren: Jamie (Pamela) Harnish, Christopher (Lauren) Grimes, Aimee Grimes, Heather (Derick Papin) Grimes, Taylor Norton, Jason (Jessica) Grimes, Laura (Paul) Pratt, Christine Pepi, Lyndsay (Logan) Brelsford, Matthew (Brittany Price) Furr and 10 great grandchildren. He retired from Shell Oil Company, working in Burlington, VT and Greensboro, NC after 40 years. After retirement he volunteered at Habitat and Meals on Wheels in Greensboro. He was a devout Catholic going to mass and adoration daily. Per his request there will be no visiting hours. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Friday, January 6 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Hospice - 2500 Summit Ave, Greensboro, NC 27405 or Maryfield Chapel - 1315 Greensboro Rd, High Point, NC 27260 or a charity of your choice . A special thank you to Dr. Montgomery Roberts and the incredible staff of Hospice of Greensboro, especially Norma Bennett for their excellent care, love and friendship. Forbis & Dick Guilford Chapel is assisting the family. Online condolences may be offered at www.forbisanddick.com.Published in News Record on January 4, 2012
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1. News & Record, Greensboro, North Carolina, January 4, 2012.