Benjamin Don Grimes

April 24, 1937 - April 8, 2025 (87 years old)

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Benjamin Don Grimes

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April 24, 1937 - April 8, 2025 (87 years old)

Carterville, Illinois

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Start: 2025-04-13T22:00:00
End: 2025-04-14T00:00:00
Location: Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home

The world bids farewell to Benjamin Don Grimes of Carterville, Illinois, departing on April 8, 2025 at the age of 87. Benjamin leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Benjamin Don Grimes or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Young and Syble Grimes (Casey); his brothers, Lee, Claude, Charles and Don Grimes; and his half-sisters, Lou McHargue, Lorraine Berra and Phyllis Maxton.

He is survived by: his wife Della Jean Grimes of Carterville; his children, Brett Grimes of Hurst and Sandra Di Preta (Anthony) of Whitestone; his grandson Dylan Grimes of Pekin, Indiana; his cousins, Joyce Merz of Carterville, Norma Androff of West Frankfort and Scottish; and his pet Casey. He is also survived by his family and sharing stories with his wife.

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