Charles C. Grimes, 104, of Litchfield, formerly of Florida, died on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, at Staunton Heritage Manor in Staunton.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, at Hough and Sons Funeral Home in Hillsboro, with Mark Noyes officiating. Burial will be at Woodside Cemetery in rural Hillsboro. CDC guidelines, with the use of masks and social distancing will be followed. Hough and Sons Funeral Home in Hillsboro is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mr. Grimes was born on June 6, 1916, in Nokomis, to Clinton and Eva (Nelson) Grimes. He married Gunvor Rhodin in Detroit on Oct. 15, 1955, she preceded him in death on Jan 23, 2012. Mr. Grimes was a 1934 graduate of Nokomis High School and had worked on several WPA projects attending Dilly Aircraft Business School in Kansas. He worked for Warner Aircraft in Detroit, MI, leaving to serve in the Merchant Marines during World War II, from 1943-1945.
After the war, he returned to Warner Aircraft for several years. He later working for Burroughs Corporation in Detroit, MI, as a machinist building banking machines. Upon retirement, the Grimes moved to New Port Richey, FL, where they enjoyed volunteering at their church, square dancing and traveling.
Mr. Grimes is survived by his nephews and nieces, Russell (Gerry) Rhodes of Hillsboro, Jerry Martin of Nokomis, Karla (John) Stachowiak of Cuba, Lorna (Bill) Jones of Hillsboro, and Wade (Darlene) Martin of Keatchie LA; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; his siblings, Troy (in infancy), Lee Grimes, Nellie Rhoades and Doris Martin; and a niece, Loeva Hopper.
Memorials may be directed to Shriners Hospital or the donors choice. Condolences may be left online at www.houghfuneralhome.com.
