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Nelson Lindel Grimes
Graveside services for Nelson L. Grimes, 97, of Diboll, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 9, 2016 in the Ryan Chapel Cemetery.
Mr. Grimes was born August 27, 1918 in Angelina County, Texas, the son of the late Julie (Havard) and Marion Grimes. He passed away Monday, January 4, 2016 in a Diboll nursing facility. Mr. Grimes was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was retired from Temple Associates. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was the pasture rider for the hunting club in Diboll. He was of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors include his sons, Russell L. Grimes and Troy L. Grimes, both of Diboll; daughter, Joyce Garrett of West Virginia; 7 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Grimes was preceded in death by his brothers, Linville Grimes, Grady Grimes, and Rayburn Grimes; and sister, Leah Hambrick.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home.
Condolences may be offered at www.gipsonfuneralhome.com.
Services have been placed in the trust of Gipson Funeral Home.
August 27, 1918 - January 4, 2016