Alvin Dykes Grimes

Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home

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Posted by: Warren Holloway Ward FH
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334-684-9999
Date: Apr 04 2017 12:41 PM

Mr. Alvin Dykes Grimes of Samson, Alabama passed away peacefully on Monday, April 3, 2017. He Was 85. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017, at New Prospect Baptist Church in Marl, Alabama, with the Reverend Elbert Smith officiating. Visitation will also be held an hour before the funeral. Graveside services led by Reverend Hubert McWaters will follow in the church cemetery with Warren Holloway Ward funeral home of Geneva directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home in Geneva on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery Fund % Laura Ann Herman, 258 Messer Road, Samson. AL 36477.

Mr. Grimes was born in Geneva County, Alabama, on January 19, 1932, to the late John D. and Maudie (Matthews) Grimes. He attended Goodman School and Coffee Springs Schools. Mr. Grimes served in the Army National Guard during the Korean Conflict. After serving in the military, he attended trade school at Napier Field where he received training in woodworking. This became his favorite hobby and pastime.

Mr. Dykes Grimes and Hazel Pauline Branch married on May 12, 1951. Mr. Grimes passed away just prior to his and Hazel’s 66^th Wedding Anniversary.

Mr. Grimes worked for 33 years in the textile industry as a supervisor for Phillips Van Heusen and plant manager for Dothan Manufacturing Company. He enjoyed his career in manufacturing and his co-workers were a big part of his life.    

Mr. Grimes is survived by his wife, Hazel Branch Grimes of Samson, AL; an only son, Terry Glen Grimes (Camille) of Headland, AL; grandchildren, Heather (Foster) Branton, of Dothan, AL, and Brock (Hannah) Golson, of Dothan, AL; along with 5 great-grandsons. Mr. Grimes is also survived by several cousins and extended family members.     

Warren~Holloway~Ward Funeral Home (334) 684-9999, is in charge of arrangements. "Continuing The Trust You’ve Placed In Us” To sign a guest register, please visit: www.whwfuneralhome.com

 

 

 

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