Randy L. Grimes' Obituary
Randy Lee Grimes, 68, formerly of Chattanooga, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at his Rossville, Georgia home. He played high school football and was a graduate of Rossville High School. Randy was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He was a member of New Salem Missionary Baptist Church. Randy played lead guitar with the Gospel Inspirers. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Ruby Grimes; sister, Barnell Upshaw; brothers, Odell Price, George “G.W. Price, and Nicholas D. Grimes. Survivors include his daughters, Brandy Grimes (Remington) Shaw of Murfreesboro, TN and Kelli Grimes (Maurice) Ballard of Hixson, TN; 7 grandchildren; brother, Larry (Deborah) Grimes of Chattanooga; sister, Margaret A. “Peggy” Fountain of Decatur, GA; uncle, Cleveland Grimes of Atlanta, GA; a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends. Randy will lie-in-state on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at 9 a.m. at Taylor Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Pastor William Tramble as the eulogist. Burial on Monday, June 12, 2023, at 11 a.m. in Chattanooga National Cemetery.
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