Jimmie Nicholas Grimes

Jimmie Nicholas Grimes, 92, formerly of Wood River, passed away April 12, 2023 in Chandler, AZ. Born January 20, 1931 in Litchfield, he was the son of Earl and Anna Grimes. Beloved husband of over 72 years to “his Marcella”. She passed away February 28, 2023 and he was lost without her, she was his true love. He passed peacefully with daughter Jane and son-in-law Dave by his side. Survived by daughter Jane Deuble (Dave), daughter-in-law Debbie Johnson (David), granddaughters Dayna Block (Chris), Erin Deuble (Elana), and sister-in-law Ann Grimes. Great granddaughters Hailey, Chloe and Mackenzie Block. Great grandsons Zev and Ari Deuble and great granddaughter Yael Deuble. Great grandsons Scott and Jeromee (Danielle) Grimes and great granddaughters Teariny and Lexis Grimes. Great great granddaughters Stormy and Sunny Grimes. Preceded in death by son Scott Grimes, parents Earl and Anna Grimes, grandson Joshua Grimes, brother Pete Grimes, and beloved wife Marcella Grimes. He was a U. S. Marine and was able to have Marcella with him during his service to our country. He retired from Shell Oil Wood River Refinery after 35 years, having gained many lifelong friends from his work there. He loved learning new things, was very skilled at figuring out just about anything, was open to any project, and as a result taught his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren life skills and a legacy of love and family. He loved woodworking, and in his later years created custom birdhouses. Reading Westerns and history of the West was also a part of his life. Traveling, visiting, camping, boating, and especially fishing, were his favorite things to do with family and friends between Illinois, Kentucky, Colorado, and Arizona. Most importantly, time with Marcella. His humor, caring and love were felt and remembered by everyone he met. We will miss his “Jim Grimes stories”, twinkling eyes and crooked smile, he is missed and forever in our hearts. Graveside service will be conducted at 1 pm, Saturday, September 28 in Woodland Hill Cemetery.

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