Larry Anthony Grimes, age 78 passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022. Larry was born April 11, 1944 in Opp, Alabama. A graveside service for Larry will be held Friday, July 29, 2022, 1:00 pm at Pine Ridge Memorial Park, 2950 Cobb Parkway North, Kennesaw, Georgia 31052.
Larry is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Slaughter Grimes; son Larry Anthony Grimes, II; daughter Andrea Elizabeth Grimes Lowe and husband Steven Watson Lowe; step father Bobby G. Stallings and wife Joanne Stallings; brother Mark Stallings and sister Tammy Reasons and husband Greg Reasons. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is proceeded in death by father Talmadge Grimes and wife Jonnie Grimes; mother Mary Kathleen Stallings; sister Gayle Price and husband Keith Price; sister Lisa Jeter and husband Mike Jeter.
Larry worked for the U.S. Forest Service for forty two years and retired in 2008. Before retiring Larry was Fire and Safety Program Manager; USDA Forest Service Southern Region Fire and Aviation Management, Atlanta, GA. Larry received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1965 from Louisiana Tech in Ruston, LA. Larry received a Master’s degree in Forestry from Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX.
Larry was a polite and humble person. First and foremost he loved God his family and his country. Larry was baptized into Christ June 1, 1958 Homestead, Florida. He was a wonderful husband and father. Larry and Elizabeth were happily married for 54 years. He loved beautiful trees and all of nature that God provides. When he was younger Larry liked model airplanes, Lionel trains and fishing. He enjoyed restoring and working on antique cars and antique furniture, anything that needed repair Larry could fix it. He liked to read about the civil war, American history and stories of the old west. He liked to go to antique markets, auctions and car shows. Larry and Elizabeth attended Macland Road Church of Christ. His memories will be cherished by all who had the honor of knowing and loving him.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.winkenhoferpineridgefuneralhome.com for the Grimes family.
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