John Joseph “Joe” Grimes Sr., 90, of Orange Beach and formerly of Selma, passed away Dec. 2, 2014.
He was the son of Lawrence and Hattie Grimes of Birmingham.
He was former president of Southland Mower Co., and a Selma business owner. Mr. Grimes was a member of the Dallas County School Board, the Orange Beach Water Board, the Lions Club, and was active in politics, church and his local community.
He was preceded in death by his parents; six siblings; and his wife, Willodine.
Joe is survived by his two sons, John Joseph Grimes Jr. of Orange Beach and Terrell A. Grimes (Barbara) of Tuscaloosa; granddaughters, Claudia Grimes Ledbetter (Bryan) of Homewood and Willo Grimes Conlon (Kevin) of Fairfax, Va.; four great grandchildren, William Price Ledbetter, John Preston Ledbetter, Alexis Grace Conlon and Caleb Joseph Conlon. He is also survived by beloved friend, Carol Hines from Orange Beach.
He served in the United States Navy during World War II.
A memorial service will be held at St. Thomas-by-the-Sea Catholic Church on Friday, Dec. 19, 2014 at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation.
