Emory Grimes

February 12, 1941 - April 20, 2019

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Monday, April 29, 2019 from 12:00 noon until time of service at Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home.

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Services will be held Monday, April 29, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home, 529 W. Thornton Street, Akron, Ohio, 44307.

Emory Grimes, age 78, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019. He was born on February 12, 1941 to Sarah and Thomas Major, who preceded him in death, in Monroe, Georgia.

Emory was raised by his aunts and uncles. As an adult, he worked with the railroad company. His favorite past time was playing cards and gambling.

He was preceded in death by his son, Emory, Jr.; his brothers, sisters and grandson, Anthony L. Grimes.

He is survived by his ex-wife, Claudette Grimes; children, Anthony (Anish) Grimes, Michael (Nicole) Grimes and Jeff Pope; step-children, Eric, Andre and Cynthia; grandchildren, Dream Williams, Antwan Grimes, Antwanette Grimes, Antonio Grimes, Anton Grimes, Ebony Grimes, Ashley Grimes, Emory Grimes, Shanika Kemp, Shanna Grimes, Jasmine Davis, Charray Grimes, Mierra Grimes, Malik Grimes, Mikiela Grimes, Michael Grimes, Jr.; his significant other, Anita Shade; special cousin, Emory Lee Grimes (aka “Mulehead”); special niece, Deshawn Moore; aunts, uncles, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other family members and friends.

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Emory Grimes, age 78, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019. He was born on February 12, 1941 to Sarah and Thomas Major, who preceded him in death, in Monroe, Georgia. Emory was raised by his aunts and uncles. As an adult, he worked with the railroad company. His favorite past time was playing cardsContinue Reading

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Tony and family. Thinking of you during this time of bereavement. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

I'm sorry for your loss of your loved one may you find comfort in the words found at Isiah 25 : 8 He will swallow up death forever and wipe away the tears from all faces for Jehovah has spoken it . Tracy T.

Very sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. May you and your family gain comfort from the words at Revelation 21:3, 4. “The tent of God is with mankind. . . And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”

My prayers go out to all those grieving the loss they have experienced I hope this message of encouragement from Gods word provides you with comfort and encouragement from the Bible at Revelation 21:3,4

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