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Merville L. Grimes was born November 16, 1922 in Purdin; Linn County, Missouri. Merville was the son of: William and Bertie (Dowell) Grimes. He married Nona R. Martin on Sunday; June 16, 1946 in Rock Island; Rock Island County, Illinois. He served in World War II in the 101st Airborne "Screaming Eagles". He received 2 Purple Hearts, 2 Bronze Stars, an Oak Leaf Cluster, 2 Unit Presidential Citations, Combat Infantry Badge and Parachutist Wings. Merv was one of many who parachuted in the D-Day Invasion. His family was very proud of his service to the United States Military. Merv worked at Illinois Bell Telephone for 36 years retiring in 1984 as a Senior Assigner. After retiring he volunteered countless hours with the Quad City AT&T Pioneers and is a Life Club Member. Merv could fix just about anything and could tell the best stories and jokes in town. Merville L. Grimes, age 84, of East Moline; Rock Island County, Illinois passed away on Tuesday; October 23, 2007 at his home. Those left to mourn his passing are: His wife of 61 years: Nona Grimes. His daughter: Mary Ann (Grimes) Shetter, her husband is deceased. His sons: Bill & his wife: Becki of Moline, Illinois and Bruce & his wife: Brenda of Cordova; Rock Island County, Illinois. His grandchildren who adored him are Jason & his wife: Darcel Shetter, Erin (Shetter) Hicks, Jay Grimes, Jackie Grimes, Ben Grimes, Brody Grimes and a great-granddaughter: Alex Hicks. His son-in-law: Steve Shetter and (friend Nancy Gustafson). Merv was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother: John Robert Grimes. May they rest in peace. Visitation will be from: 3:00 p,m. until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday; October 25, 2007 at the funeral home. Graveside services will begin at: 1:00 p.m. on Friday; October 26, 2007 at the Rock Island National Cemetery and those wishing to attend should meet at the funeral home by 12:15 p.m. Military rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post #246. Memorials may be made to the TELCOM Pioneers Talking Books Repair Program. Merv's family would like to extend a special thank you to the caring staff at Heartland Hospice Services for their care and attention to detail.
Merville L. Grimes was born November 16, 1922 in Purdin; Linn County, Missouri. Merville was the son of: William and Bertie (Dowell) Grimes. He married Nona R. Martin on Sunday; June 16, 1946 in Rock Island; Rock Island County, Illinois. He served in World War II in the 101st Airborne "Screaming Eagles". He received 2 Purple Hearts, 2 Bronze Stars, an Oak Leaf Cluster, 2 Unit Presidential Citations, Combat Infantry Badge and Parachutist Wings. Merv was one of many who parachuted in the D-Day Invasion. His family was very proud of his service to the United States Military. Merv worked at Illinois Bell Telephone for 36 years retiring in 1984 as a Senior Assigner. After retiring he volunteered countless hours with the Quad City AT&T Pioneers and is a Life Club Member. Merv could fix just about anything and could tell the best stories and jokes in town. Merville L. Grimes, age 84, of East Moline; Rock Island County, Illinois passed away on Tuesday; October 23, 2007 at his home. Those left to mourn his passing are: His wife of 61 years: Nona Grimes. His daughter: Mary Ann (Grimes) Shetter, her husband is deceased. His sons: Bill & his wife: Becki of Moline, Illinois and Bruce & his wife: Brenda of Cordova; Rock Island County, Illinois. His grandchildren who adored him are Jason & his wife: Darcel Shetter, Erin (Shetter) Hicks, Jay Grimes, Jackie Grimes, Ben Grimes, Brody Grimes and a great-granddaughter: Alex Hicks. His son-in-law: Steve Shetter and (friend Nancy Gustafson). Merv was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother: John Robert Grimes. May they rest in peace. Visitation will be from: 3:00 p,m. until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday; October 25, 2007 at the funeral home. Graveside services will begin at: 1:00 p.m. on Friday; October 26, 2007 at the Rock Island National Cemetery and those wishing to attend should meet at the funeral home by 12:15 p.m. Military rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post #246. Memorials may be made to the TELCOM Pioneers Talking Books Repair Program. Merv's family would like to extend a special thank you to the caring staff at Heartland Hospice Services for their care and attention to detail.
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Merville L. Grimes was born November 16, 1922 in Purdin; Linn County, Missouri. Merville was the son of: William and Bertie (Dowell) Grimes. He married Nona R. Martin on Sunday; June 16, 1946 in Rock Island; Rock Island County, Illinois. He served in World War II in the 101st Airborne "Screaming Eagles". He received 2 Purple Hearts, 2 Bronze Stars, an Oak Leaf Cluster, 2 Unit Presidential Citations, Combat Infantry Badge and Parachutist Wings. Merv was one of many who parachuted in the D-Day Invasion. His family was very proud of his service to the United States Military. Merv worked at Illinois Bell Telephone for 36 years retiring in 1984 as a Senior Assigner. After retiring he volunteered countless hours with the Quad City AT&T Pioneers and is a Life Club Member. Merv could fix just about anything and could tell the best stories and jokes in town. Merville L. Grimes, age 84, of East Moline; Rock Island County, Illinois passed away on Tuesday; October 23, 2007 at his home. Those left to mourn his passing are: His wife of 61 years: Nona Grimes. His daughter: Mary Ann (Grimes) Shetter, her husband is deceased. His sons: Bill & his wife: Becki of Moline, Illinois and Bruce & his wife: Brenda of Cordova; Rock Island County, Illinois. His grandchildren who adored him are Jason & his wife: Darcel Shetter, Erin (Shetter) Hicks, Jay Grimes, Jackie Grimes, Ben Grimes, Brody Grimes and a great-granddaughter: Alex Hicks. His son-in-law: Steve Shetter and (friend Nancy Gustafson). Merv was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother: John Robert Grimes. May they rest in peace. Visitation will be from: 3:00 p,m. until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday; October 25, 2007 at the funeral home. Graveside services will begin at: 1:00 p.m. on Friday; October 26, 2007 at the Rock Island National Cemetery and those wishing to attend should meet at the funeral home by 12:15 p.m. Military rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post #246. Memorials may be made to the TELCOM Pioneers Talking Books Repair Program. Merv's family would like to extend a special thank you to the caring staff at Heartland Hospice Services for their care and attention to detail.
Merville L. Grimes was born November 16, 1922 in Purdin; Linn County, Missouri. Merville was the son of: William and Bertie (Dowell) Grimes. He married Nona R. Martin on Sunday; June 16, 1946 in Rock Island; Rock Island County, Illinois. He served in World War II in the 101st Airborne "Screaming Eagles". He received 2 Purple Hearts, 2 Bronze Stars, an Oak Leaf Cluster, 2 Unit Presidential Citations, Combat Infantry Badge and Parachutist Wings. Merv was one of many who parachuted in the D-Day Invasion. His family was very proud of his service to the United States Military. Merv worked at Illinois Bell Telephone for 36 years retiring in 1984 as a Senior Assigner. After retiring he volunteered countless hours with the Quad City AT&T Pioneers and is a Life Club Member. Merv could fix just about anything and could tell the best stories and jokes in town. Merville L. Grimes, age 84, of East Moline; Rock Island County, Illinois passed away on Tuesday; October 23, 2007 at his home. Those left to mourn his passing are: His wife of 61 years: Nona Grimes. His daughter: Mary Ann (Grimes) Shetter, her husband is deceased. His sons: Bill & his wife: Becki of Moline, Illinois and Bruce & his wife: Brenda of Cordova; Rock Island County, Illinois. His grandchildren who adored him are Jason & his wife: Darcel Shetter, Erin (Shetter) Hicks, Jay Grimes, Jackie Grimes, Ben Grimes, Brody Grimes and a great-granddaughter: Alex Hicks. His son-in-law: Steve Shetter and (friend Nancy Gustafson). Merv was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother: John Robert Grimes. May they rest in peace. Visitation will be from: 3:00 p,m. until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday; October 25, 2007 at the funeral home. Graveside services will begin at: 1:00 p.m. on Friday; October 26, 2007 at the Rock Island National Cemetery and those wishing to attend should meet at the funeral home by 12:15 p.m. Military rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post #246. Memorials may be made to the TELCOM Pioneers Talking Books Repair Program. Merv's family would like to extend a special thank you to the caring staff at Heartland Hospice Services for their care and attention to detail.
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