Gilbert Wayne Grimm 1929-2011 Obituary
Mr. Gilbert Wayne Grimm, age 81 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Monday, April 11, 2011 in the Monongalia General Hospital at Morgantown. He was born October 22, 1929 at Uniontown, PA, a son of the late Howard E. Grimm and Gladys Miller Grimm. On April 22, 1981 at Rayland, OH, he was married to the former Betty Lou Harris, who preceded him in death on September 23, 2005. He is survived by five daughters; Connie Carleton, of Ocala, FL, Susan Davis, Bonnie Wright, and Robin
Tharp, all of Revenna, OH and Christina Pope of Babson Park, FL. Also surviving are two brothers, Howard Grimm, Jr. of Pompano Beach, FL, Gary Grimm of Gainsville, FL and one sister, Mary Kennedy of Pompano Beach, FL. Fifteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren also survive. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Gilbert Grimm, Jr., one daughter, Patty Hilliard and one sister, Deloris Harding.
Mr. Grimm was a Veteran of the Korean War where he served with the United States Army. He worked for Chrysler until his retirement. He was a member of the Randolph County Cancer Support Group, the Randolph County Senior Center, AARP and the H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion. He was a true child of God, a well known pray warrior and a beacon of light to all.
Friends may call on Friday, April 15th, 2011 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins from 9:30 AM until 11:00 AM the funeral hour. Rev. Kelly Simmons will officiate and interment will follow in the American Legion’s Little Arlington Cemetery near Elkins. Presentation of the American Flag will be made by members of H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Gilbert Wayne Grimm.
Gilbert Wayne Grimm 1929-2011 Obituary
