Tribute
L. Raymond Grimes, age 73, of Clarksville, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
He was born in Humboldt, TN, to the late Jack and Dorothy Grimes.
Ray is survived by his wife of 21 years, Sharon Tipton Massey Grimes; children, Justin C. Grimes (Samantha), Alyson Grimes Chaney (Lon), Channing Grimes Wise, Morgan Massey Slack (Jake), and Rachael Massey; brother, Dr. Marlin Grimes (Patricia); grandchildren, Tyler Grimes, Alexandria Grimes, Canon Wise, Claire Wise, Jack Chaney, and Hayes Abbott Chaney; father and mother in law, Kellie Tipton and Margie Tipton; siblings in law, Robert Tipton (Regina), Richard Tipton (Michelle), Kathy Miller (Randy) and Margaret Cox (Thomas); and many nieces and nephews.
He graduated from Memphis State University with a Bachelor of Science, Middle Tennessee State University with a Master's Degree in History, and Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Memphis in 1980.
Ray was a General Sessions and Juvenile Court Judge for Montgomery County for 22 years. He proudly served his country and retired as Lt. Commander from the U.S Coast Guard Reserves. He was a former county commissioner for Montgomery County. He was a JFK Assassination researcher and known as one of the most knowledgeable people on the subject. He began the Montgomery County Recovery Court and was very proud of all who passed through the court.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, December 1, at 3:00 PM, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Visitation will be Monday, November 30, from 2:00 until 6:00 PM, at Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery County Recovery Court, 2 Millennium Plaza, Clarksville, TN 37040.
Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488. Online condolences may be made at www.nealtarpleyparchman.com.
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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Montgomery County General Sessions Judge Ray Grimes, who served on the bench for 22 years, died Thanksgiving morning after being hospitalized for several days with COVID-19. He was 73.
“It’s a devastating loss,” said Clarksville attorney Kevin Kennedy. He spoke of Grimes’ critical role in the community, particularly in establishing the local Drug Recovery Court in 2005.
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Montgomery County General Sessions Judge Ray Grimes, who served on the bench for 22 years, died Thanksgiving morning after being hospitalized for several days with COVID-19. He was 73.
“It’s a devastating loss,” said Clarksville attorney Kevin Kennedy. He spoke of Grimes’ critical role in the community, particularly in establishing the local Drug Recovery Court in 2005.
“People after people’s lives were changed because of the Drug Recovery Court,” he said. “It was a whole new way of doing justice.
“His heart was always to make this a better place,” Kennedy said. “He had a big impact on and off the court.”
Friends and colleagues posted condolences online.
“Camie and I are sad to hear of the passing of our friend Judge Ray Grimes this morning,” tweeted Congressman Mark Green. “He served our community with honor and distinction, and our prayers are with Sharon and his entire family.”
Rhonda Kennedy, Barkers Mill Elementary School principal, said on Facebook. “Kennedy Law Firm’s favorite speaker (Ray Grimes) has always been an inspiration to the summer legal interns. Judge Grimes will be greatly missed.”
Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Sharon Lee said, “Sorry to hear of the passing of Judge Raymond Grimes, a general sessions and juvenile judge in Montgomery County. A victim of Covid-19. Sad times.”
Grimes was first elected to the position in August 1998. He heard General Sessions and Juvenile Court cases.
He earned his law degree from the University of Memphis in 1981 and practiced in Clarksville before becoming a judge, according to a statement from the Tennessee State Courts.
Grimes previously served on the Montgomery County Commission from 1994 to 1998. He was a retired lieutenant commander with the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, according to Leaf-Chronicle archives.
“Ray was an outstanding Judge and, more importantly, a caring and compassionate human being,” said Montgomery County Judge Timothy Barnes. “We will never know all the good he has done from the ripple effects of the countless children and families he has helped.”
Stewart County Judge Andy Brigham said he was stunned and saddened to hear of Grimes’ death. “I find this news difficult to process. Montgomery County has lost a lion and advocate for children. I recall, after being appointed juvenile judge, asking him whether he liked juvenile court. I was finding it complicated and frustrating. He said, ‘I love it.'”
Grimes is survived by his wife, attorney Sharon Massey Grimes, and his children.
Funeral home arrangements have not yet been announced.
Source: Clarksvillenow.com
L. Raymond Grimes, age 73, of Clarksville, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
He was born in Humboldt, TN, to the late Jack and Dorothy Grimes.
Ray is survived by his wife of 21 years, Sharon Tipton Massey Grimes; children, Justin C. Grimes (Samantha), Alyson Grimes Chaney (Lon), Channing Grimes Wise, Morgan Massey Slack (Jake), and Rachael Massey; brother, Dr. Marlin Grimes (Patricia); grandchildren, Tyler Grimes, Alexandria Grimes, Canon Wise, Claire Wise, Jack Chaney, and Hayes Abbott Chaney; father and mother in law, Kellie Tipton and Margie Tipton; siblings in law, Robert Tipton (Regina), Richard Tipton (Michelle), Kathy Miller (Randy) and Margaret Cox (Thomas); and many nieces and nephews.
He graduated from Memphis State University with a Bachelor of Science, Middle Tennessee State University with a Master's Degree in History, and Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Memphis in 1980.
Ray was a General Sessions and Juvenile Court Judge for Montgomery County for 22 years. He proudly served his country and retired as Lt. Commander from the U.S Coast Guard Reserves. He was a former county commissioner for Montgomery County. He was a JFK Assassination researcher and known as one of the most knowledgeable people on the subject. He began the Montgomery County Recovery Court and was very proud of all who passed through the court.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, December 1, at 3:00 PM, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Visitation will be Monday, November 30, from 2:00 until 6:00 PM, at Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery County Recovery Court, 2 Millennium Plaza, Clarksville, TN 37040.
Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488. Online condolences may be made at www.nealtarpleyparchman.com.
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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Montgomery County General Sessions Judge Ray Grimes, who served on the bench for 22 years, died Thanksgiving morning after being hospitalized for several days with COVID-19. He was 73.
“It’s a devastating loss,” said Clarksville attorney Kevin Kennedy. He spoke of Grimes’ critical role in the community, particularly in establishing the local Drug Recovery Court in 2005.
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Montgomery County General Sessions Judge Ray Grimes, who served on the bench for 22 years, died Thanksgiving morning after being hospitalized for several days with COVID-19. He was 73.
“It’s a devastating loss,” said Clarksville attorney Kevin Kennedy. He spoke of Grimes’ critical role in the community, particularly in establishing the local Drug Recovery Court in 2005.
“People after people’s lives were changed because of the Drug Recovery Court,” he said. “It was a whole new way of doing justice.
“His heart was always to make this a better place,” Kennedy said. “He had a big impact on and off the court.”
Friends and colleagues posted condolences online.
“Camie and I are sad to hear of the passing of our friend Judge Ray Grimes this morning,” tweeted Congressman Mark Green. “He served our community with honor and distinction, and our prayers are with Sharon and his entire family.”
Rhonda Kennedy, Barkers Mill Elementary School principal, said on Facebook. “Kennedy Law Firm’s favorite speaker (Ray Grimes) has always been an inspiration to the summer legal interns. Judge Grimes will be greatly missed.”
Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Sharon Lee said, “Sorry to hear of the passing of Judge Raymond Grimes, a general sessions and juvenile judge in Montgomery County. A victim of Covid-19. Sad times.”
Grimes was first elected to the position in August 1998. He heard General Sessions and Juvenile Court cases.
He earned his law degree from the University of Memphis in 1981 and practiced in Clarksville before becoming a judge, according to a statement from the Tennessee State Courts.
Grimes previously served on the Montgomery County Commission from 1994 to 1998. He was a retired lieutenant commander with the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, according to Leaf-Chronicle archives.
“Ray was an outstanding Judge and, more importantly, a caring and compassionate human being,” said Montgomery County Judge Timothy Barnes. “We will never know all the good he has done from the ripple effects of the countless children and families he has helped.”
Stewart County Judge Andy Brigham said he was stunned and saddened to hear of Grimes’ death. “I find this news difficult to process. Montgomery County has lost a lion and advocate for children. I recall, after being appointed juvenile judge, asking him whether he liked juvenile court. I was finding it complicated and frustrating. He said, ‘I love it.'”
Grimes is survived by his wife, attorney Sharon Massey Grimes, and his children.
Funeral home arrangements have not yet been announced.
Source: Clarksvillenow.com
Tribute
L. Raymond Grimes, age 73, of Clarksville, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
He was born in Humboldt, TN, to the late Jack and Dorothy Grimes.
Ray is survived by his wife of 21 years, Sharon Tipton Massey Grimes; children, Justin C. Grimes (Samantha), Alyson Grimes Chaney (Lon), Channing Grimes Wise, Morgan Massey Slack (Jake), and Rachael Massey; brother, Dr. Marlin Grimes (Patricia); grandchildren, Tyler Grimes, Alexandria Grimes, Canon Wise, Claire Wise, Jack Chaney, and Hayes Abbott Chaney; father and mother in law, Kellie Tipton and Margie Tipton; siblings in law, Robert Tipton (Regina), Richard Tipton (Michelle), Kathy Miller (Randy) and Margaret Cox (Thomas); and many nieces and nephews.
He graduated from Memphis State University with a Bachelor of Science, Middle Tennessee State University with a Master's Degree in History, and Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Memphis in 1980.
Ray was a General Sessions and Juvenile Court Judge for Montgomery County for 22 years. He proudly served his country and retired as Lt. Commander from the U.S Coast Guard Reserves. He was a former county commissioner for Montgomery County. He was a JFK Assassination researcher and known as one of the most knowledgeable people on the subject. He began the Montgomery County Recovery Court and was very proud of all who passed through the court.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, December 1, at 3:00 PM, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Visitation will be Monday, November 30, from 2:00 until 6:00 PM, at Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery County Recovery Court, 2 Millennium Plaza, Clarksville, TN 37040.
Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488. Online condolences may be made at www.nealtarpleyparchman.com.
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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Montgomery County General Sessions Judge Ray Grimes, who served on the bench for 22 years, died Thanksgiving morning after being hospitalized for several days with COVID-19. He was 73.
“It’s a devastating loss,” said Clarksville attorney Kevin Kennedy. He spoke of Grimes’ critical role in the community, particularly in establishing the local Drug Recovery Court in 2005.
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Montgomery County General Sessions Judge Ray Grimes, who served on the bench for 22 years, died Thanksgiving morning after being hospitalized for several days with COVID-19. He was 73.
“It’s a devastating loss,” said Clarksville attorney Kevin Kennedy. He spoke of Grimes’ critical role in the community, particularly in establishing the local Drug Recovery Court in 2005.
“People after people’s lives were changed because of the Drug Recovery Court,” he said. “It was a whole new way of doing justice.
“His heart was always to make this a better place,” Kennedy said. “He had a big impact on and off the court.”
Friends and colleagues posted condolences online.
“Camie and I are sad to hear of the passing of our friend Judge Ray Grimes this morning,” tweeted Congressman Mark Green. “He served our community with honor and distinction, and our prayers are with Sharon and his entire family.”
Rhonda Kennedy, Barkers Mill Elementary School principal, said on Facebook. “Kennedy Law Firm’s favorite speaker (Ray Grimes) has always been an inspiration to the summer legal interns. Judge Grimes will be greatly missed.”
Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Sharon Lee said, “Sorry to hear of the passing of Judge Raymond Grimes, a general sessions and juvenile judge in Montgomery County. A victim of Covid-19. Sad times.”
Grimes was first elected to the position in August 1998. He heard General Sessions and Juvenile Court cases.
He earned his law degree from the University of Memphis in 1981 and practiced in Clarksville before becoming a judge, according to a statement from the Tennessee State Courts.
Grimes previously served on the Montgomery County Commission from 1994 to 1998. He was a retired lieutenant commander with the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, according to Leaf-Chronicle archives.
“Ray was an outstanding Judge and, more importantly, a caring and compassionate human being,” said Montgomery County Judge Timothy Barnes. “We will never know all the good he has done from the ripple effects of the countless children and families he has helped.”
Stewart County Judge Andy Brigham said he was stunned and saddened to hear of Grimes’ death. “I find this news difficult to process. Montgomery County has lost a lion and advocate for children. I recall, after being appointed juvenile judge, asking him whether he liked juvenile court. I was finding it complicated and frustrating. He said, ‘I love it.'”
Grimes is survived by his wife, attorney Sharon Massey Grimes, and his children.
Funeral home arrangements have not yet been announced.
Source: Clarksvillenow.com
L. Raymond Grimes, age 73, of Clarksville, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
He was born in Humboldt, TN, to the late Jack and Dorothy Grimes.
Ray is survived by his wife of 21 years, Sharon Tipton Massey Grimes; children, Justin C. Grimes (Samantha), Alyson Grimes Chaney (Lon), Channing Grimes Wise, Morgan Massey Slack (Jake), and Rachael Massey; brother, Dr. Marlin Grimes (Patricia); grandchildren, Tyler Grimes, Alexandria Grimes, Canon Wise, Claire Wise, Jack Chaney, and Hayes Abbott Chaney; father and mother in law, Kellie Tipton and Margie Tipton; siblings in law, Robert Tipton (Regina), Richard Tipton (Michelle), Kathy Miller (Randy) and Margaret Cox (Thomas); and many nieces and nephews.
He graduated from Memphis State University with a Bachelor of Science, Middle Tennessee State University with a Master's Degree in History, and Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Memphis in 1980.
Ray was a General Sessions and Juvenile Court Judge for Montgomery County for 22 years. He proudly served his country and retired as Lt. Commander from the U.S Coast Guard Reserves. He was a former county commissioner for Montgomery County. He was a JFK Assassination researcher and known as one of the most knowledgeable people on the subject. He began the Montgomery County Recovery Court and was very proud of all who passed through the court.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, December 1, at 3:00 PM, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Visitation will be Monday, November 30, from 2:00 until 6:00 PM, at Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery County Recovery Court, 2 Millennium Plaza, Clarksville, TN 37040.
Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488. Online condolences may be made at www.nealtarpleyparchman.com.
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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Montgomery County General Sessions Judge Ray Grimes, who served on the bench for 22 years, died Thanksgiving morning after being hospitalized for several days with COVID-19. He was 73.
“It’s a devastating loss,” said Clarksville attorney Kevin Kennedy. He spoke of Grimes’ critical role in the community, particularly in establishing the local Drug Recovery Court in 2005.
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Montgomery County General Sessions Judge Ray Grimes, who served on the bench for 22 years, died Thanksgiving morning after being hospitalized for several days with COVID-19. He was 73.
“It’s a devastating loss,” said Clarksville attorney Kevin Kennedy. He spoke of Grimes’ critical role in the community, particularly in establishing the local Drug Recovery Court in 2005.
“People after people’s lives were changed because of the Drug Recovery Court,” he said. “It was a whole new way of doing justice.
“His heart was always to make this a better place,” Kennedy said. “He had a big impact on and off the court.”
Friends and colleagues posted condolences online.
“Camie and I are sad to hear of the passing of our friend Judge Ray Grimes this morning,” tweeted Congressman Mark Green. “He served our community with honor and distinction, and our prayers are with Sharon and his entire family.”
Rhonda Kennedy, Barkers Mill Elementary School principal, said on Facebook. “Kennedy Law Firm’s favorite speaker (Ray Grimes) has always been an inspiration to the summer legal interns. Judge Grimes will be greatly missed.”
Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Sharon Lee said, “Sorry to hear of the passing of Judge Raymond Grimes, a general sessions and juvenile judge in Montgomery County. A victim of Covid-19. Sad times.”
Grimes was first elected to the position in August 1998. He heard General Sessions and Juvenile Court cases.
He earned his law degree from the University of Memphis in 1981 and practiced in Clarksville before becoming a judge, according to a statement from the Tennessee State Courts.
Grimes previously served on the Montgomery County Commission from 1994 to 1998. He was a retired lieutenant commander with the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, according to Leaf-Chronicle archives.
“Ray was an outstanding Judge and, more importantly, a caring and compassionate human being,” said Montgomery County Judge Timothy Barnes. “We will never know all the good he has done from the ripple effects of the countless children and families he has helped.”
Stewart County Judge Andy Brigham said he was stunned and saddened to hear of Grimes’ death. “I find this news difficult to process. Montgomery County has lost a lion and advocate for children. I recall, after being appointed juvenile judge, asking him whether he liked juvenile court. I was finding it complicated and frustrating. He said, ‘I love it.'”
Grimes is survived by his wife, attorney Sharon Massey Grimes, and his children.
Funeral home arrangements have not yet been announced.
Source: Clarksvillenow.com
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