James Dwayne Grimes

James D. "J.D." Grimes, 78, passed away December 31, 2024 at Western Kentucky Veteran's Home in Hanson, KY.

First, we want to thank the Lord that he used Leroy Hodge to resuscitate J.D. at the age of 16 when he drowned in the Ohio River. Without this miracle we would not have had 54 years of marriage and a wonderful family.

In the early 1970's he was County Fire Chief and helped to get the Rescue Squad started in Crittenden County. J.D. served in the United States Army from 1969-1970 and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was employed at Siemens for 34 years and Western Kentucky Correctional Complex for 7 years.

The most important event in his life was in 1969 at Marion Church Of God after a Sunday night service he went to the Altar and accepted Jesus as his Savior.

Survivors include his wife, Kay Grimes of Marion, KY; son, Timothy (Debbie) Grimes of Marion, KY; granddaughter, Cheyenne (Kevin) Tinsley of Marion, KY; grandson, Wesley Shepherd of Elizabethtown, IL; great grandchildren, Brooklynn and Emma Tinsley; step grandson, Zachariah Robinson of Louisville, KY and sister, Jessica Wyatt of Marion, KY.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Vivian Grimes and grandsons, Noah and Joshua Grimes.

Services are scheduled for 1 PM Saturday January 4, 2025 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY with interment in Mapleview Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 10 AM until service time at the funeral home.

Donations may be made to the Mary Hall Ruddiman Animal Shelter, 24 Just A Mere Road, Marion, KY 42064.