Rev. Melvin Lee Grimes Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Rev. Melvin Lee “Jack” Grimes, 91, of Milton, WV, and formerly of New Haven and Evans, WV, passed away April 8, 2018, at his home following an extended illness. He was born January 28, 1927, in Ona, WV, the son of the late Robert M. and Lenora “Tassie” (Thacker) Grimes. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 67 years, Margaret Marie (Holley) Grimes; son, James Robert “Jimmy” Grimes; great grandson, Christopher Gage Carter, and brothers, Glenn Grimes and Charles Grimes. Jack was a World War II United States Army veteran and served with the 88th Infantry Division. He was retired from the United States Postal Service with 34 years of service and was a retired Baptist Minister and member of the Evergreen Hills Missionary Baptist Church, Culloden. He was also a former funeral attendant for the Heck Funeral Home, Milton and then, following his retirement served 17 years as a dedicated attendant for the Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV. Survivors include his daughter, Kay Ford and her husband, Danny of Milton, WV; grandchildren, Sherry Wendell, Heather Ford, Kerri (Tim) Lewis and Chance (Catherine) Grimes; great grandchildren, C.J. Grimes, Coleton Carter, Abby Wendell and Cailyn Grimes; daughter-in-law, Sue Grimes and special friends, Bob and Sherry Ramsey, Pat and Mark Cutlip, Tim Bogren and Doug and Michelle Maxey. The family would like to express a special thank you to Huntington Hospice and Wayne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Service will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at the Henson-Kitchen Mortuary, Huntington, WV. Military honors by Milton American Legion, Post #139 will be held following the service. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Arrangements are being provided by Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV.

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Rev. Melvin Lee Grimes

January 28, 1927 - April 8, 2018