Robert "Bud" D. Grimes

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Mr. Robert D. "Bud" Grimes

Mr. Robert D. "Bud" Grimes, age 77, of Hanover, Indiana entered this life on April 18, 1939 in Decatur County, Indiana. He was the loving son of the late Ezra S. and Mae Belle Tempest Grimes. He was raised in Decatur County and was a 1957 graduate of Sand Creek High School. He attended North Western, IUPUI and Hanover College. On December 13, 1958 Bud was united in marriage to Shirley Ann Elder. This happy union of 57 years was blessed with a daughter, Deborah Sue and sons, Anthony and Christopher. The family moved to Hanover in 1972 and Bud served as pastor of Mt. Zion United Methodist at Paynesville and West Madison United Methodist in downtown Madison. He also worked as a self employed carpenter for many years and taught automotive for Ivy Tech and the Southeastern Indiana Career Center. He had last worked at Lowe's in Madison. Bud was a faithful member of the River Valley Community Church in Madison. He enjoyed all sports especially watching U of L and woodworking. He was a devoted husband and beloved dad and grandpa. Bud died on Friday, October 14, 2016, at 1:50 p.m. at the King's Daughters' Hospital in Madison, Indiana.

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A LOVING FAMILY
Bud will be missed by his loving wife of 57 years, Shirley A. Elder Grimes of Hanover, Indiana; his loving sons, Anthony "Tony" Grimes of Louisville, Kentucky, Chrisopher "Chris" Grimes of Corpus Christi, Texas; his loving daughter, Deborah Sue "Debbie" Leach and her husband, Mike of Hanover, Indiana; his grandchildren, Jeremy Leach, Ryan Leach, Zachery Leach, Dakota Grimes, Blake Grimes, Molly Grimes, Emma Grimes, Abigail Grimes, Samuel Grimes, Michael LuFrano & David LuFrano; his great grandchildren, Adalyn Leach, Klara Leach, William Leach, Chloey Leach, Eero Grimes Nieto, and Tyler LuFrano; his sisters, Mary Lakes and her husband, Duane of Greenwood, Indiana, Jeanie Ison and her husband, Robert of Greenwood, Indiana; his brothers, Danny Grimes and his wife, Birdie of Milroy, Indiana, Donald Lee Grimes and his wife, Donna of West Port, Indiana, Floyd "Duke" Grimes and his wife, Nancy of Greensburg, Indiana, Tom Grimes and his wife, Marilyn of Berne, Indiana; his brother in law, Albert Elder and his wife, Ella of Greensburg, Indiana; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ezra S. and Mae Belle Tempest Grimes, and his sister, Genevieve Grimes.

FUNERAL CEREMONY
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 1:00 p.m., by Pastor Shane Brunner and Ron Greves at the River Valley Community Church, 2535 Clifty Drive in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Hanover Cemetery on Logan's Point Drive in Hanover, Indiana.

VISITATION
(ALL VISITATION IS AT THE CHURCH)Friends may call Monday from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the River Valley Community Church, 2535 Clifty Drive in Madison, Indiana.

MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS
Memorial contributions may be made to the River Valley Community Church Building Fund. Cards are available at the funeral home and the church. Online condolences, www.morgan-nay.com
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