Charles "Jim" Grimes

Oakwood - Charles "Jim" Grimes, 94 of Oakwood, died 12:52 a.m. Sunday, December 6, 2015 at The Laurels of Defiance.  He was born June 18, 1921 in Oakwood to the late Harry Emmett and Alma Leo (Fitzwater) Grimes.  On June 7, 1946, he married Emma "Louise" Schafer who survives in Oakwood.

Jim is also survived by six children: Ronald Grimes of New Castle, IN, Marjorie (Jack) Spangler of Jacksonville, FL, Diane Kay Halaska of Tehachapi, CA, Denise (Larry)
Derge of Defiance, David Grimes of Defiance and Randal  (Debra) Grimes of Paulding; a sister:  Vernell Baker of Oakwood;  a son-in-law:  Gary Wagner of Oakwood; 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by a daughter Rachel "Jeanne" Wagner; a son: Roger Grimes; 3 sisters:  Doris (Johney) Adams, Beulah (Leo) Winchester and Lila (Stanley) Howell; 3 brothers:  Lester Grimes, Emery "Andy" (Lovis) Grimes and Kenneth (Floella) Grimes; a granddaughter and a great-grandson.

Jim retired after 32 years from Grizzley Brake Lining, Paulding and was a lifelong farmer.  He was also a lifelong member of Twin Oaks United Methodist Church, Oakwood and had been an original member of Centenary United Methodist Church, Oakwood.  In his spare time he enjoyed woodworking and playing the harmonica and he loved gardening and singing.

The funeral service for Jim will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 11, 2015 at Twin Oaks United Methodist Church, Oakwood, with Rev. Brady Feltz officiating.  Burial will follow in Sherman Cemetery, Oakwood.  Visitation will be Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m. at HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Oakwood and again for one hour prior to the service at church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Defiance Area Youth for Christ or toward Gideon's.  Condolences may be expressed at www.heitmeyerfuneralhome.com