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David “Dave” Grimes

May 23, 1934 – Oct. 30, 2021

David “Dave” Grimes, 87, of Crawfordsville, passed away Oct. 30, 2021 at Franciscan Heart Hospital.

He was born May 23, 1934 to Julius and Jewell (McClain) Grimes.

He graduated from Waveland High School in 1952 and was a lifelong Montgomery County farmer. On June 20, 1954, he married Dorothy Norton. They celebrated 67 years of marriage.

He was Chairman of the Board for the Tri County Bank and a member of the board for 37 years. Mr. Grimes served in the National Guard for eight years, was a member of the Covenant Waveland Church, the Crawfordsville Country Club and the owner of the Russellville Feed and Grain.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Grimes; many nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Samuel Goff.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Jewell; and siblings, Warren Grimes, Jean Grimes and Helen Mitchell.

A visitation is planned to be held Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. at Machledt & Servies Funeral Home, 301 E Green Street in Waveland. Mr. Grimes will be laid to rest in the Russellville Cemetery following the service.

Condolences online at www.serviesmorgan.com.