My precious Pop
On February 18, 1927, this world became a little brighter, a little better when Harold Franklin Grimmett was born in McNeil, Arkansas, the youngest child of Benjamin and Ruby Staggs Grimmett. At a young age, Harold moved with his family to the Bethel community near Waldo, Arkansas. He grew up on his family's farm in Bethel and attended the Waldo School where he was on the basketball team. The United States entered World War II when Harold was a teenager, and upon turning eighteen he received a draft notice from the US Army. Harold's father requested the military allow Harold to graduate high school before joining the Army. His plea was successful and Harold graduated with the Waldo High School Class of 1945.
Harold joined the US Army and completed his training as a part of the 3rd Armored Division. He trained to become a replacement in Patton's Army, but by the time his training ended the war in Europe was winding down. Therefore, Harold was ordered to Japan. Pvt. Grimmett boarded a ship and headed for Japan in the summer of 1945. However, the United States dropped the atomic bomb on Japan and the war ended, so Harold's ship turned around and headed back to the US. The Army then decided that Harold's skills would be useful at a new base established in New Mexico. The name of the new base was White Sands Proving Ground. The Proving Ground had been established on July 9, 1945, and at that time Harold reminisced that it was "just desert and jack rabbits and a few rattlesnakes". Also sent to this base were several captured German scientists (or as Harold liked to always add "They were not really captured. They turned themselves in to the Allied Command to keep the Russians from getting them"). Pvt. Grimmett was awed at the brilliance of these scientists and also developed close relationships with them, especially one much older scientist whom Harold would share snacks with. Among these German scientists was future head of NASA, Wernher von Braun. Their mission was to build the V-2 rocket, the first rocket assembled in the United States. Harold recalled von Braun once telling them that one day man would use a rocket to go to the moon. Harold and his fellow soldiers had a good laugh about von Braun's prediction once they returned to their barracks. Upon Harold's discharge from the US Army he held the rank of Corporal.
After his release from the Army, Harold found himself back in the small town of Waldo, and soon he started dating a young lady from his community named Doris Jane "Sue" Hudgens. The two fell in love and they united in marriage on June 29, 1948, in Lewisville, Arkansas. Harold and Sue's first home was in Waldo, and before long they welcomed their first child, Allen, in 1950. In 1952, their daughter Nancy was born and soon after the family moved to Texarkana. After a few years there, the Grimmetts moved once again, this time to El Dorado, Arkansas, where they would stay and establish themselves.
Harold held many positions and had many hobbies throughout his life, but most of all he was a Christian, a gentleman, a family man, and a proud American. Harold had a deep, rich voice and was a wonderful bass singer. When a young man, Bob Wills asked Harold to join his Texas Playboys, but Harold wanted to stay near family, and he had a greater love when it came to music-Southern Gospel. Harold sang in various local Southern Gospel groups over the years. In addition to this, he had a Southern Gospel radio program broadcasted on KIXB 103.3 in El Dorado every Sunday morning from the early 1970s until his death in 2011. In 2009 the Singing News Magazine bestowed on Harold its "Golden Mic Award". Harold organized many concerts over the course of his life, including the annual "Grand Ole Gospel" singings in El Dorado. In addition to his work in radio, Harold hosted "The Rise and Shine" TV program on KTVE in the 1970s, was the weatherman for the TV station in its early years, and acted in a locally filmed movie. He was also a licensed Amateur Radio operator. Harold shared his love of music in church where he led many choirs, youth groups, and held the position of music director in various congregations.
Harold inherited Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia, a rare bleeding disorder, from his father, but Harold never let this stop him or damper his strong spirit. In his retirement, Harold enjoyed fixing up damaged vehicles, working in his garden, and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed keeping up with his friends in the Southern Gospel music industry and was Music Director of Iron Mountain Baptist Church.
On September 30, 2011, Harold had a stroke while sitting in his recliner and visiting with his wife and granddaughter. Even in this tragedy he persisted with a resolute attitude and had great hope that he would recover. However, God had greater plans. On October 13, 2011, Harold had a second stroke, and on the Friday morning of October 14, 2011, at the age of 84, Harold left this earth to be with Christ eternally. He is greatly missed by all who knew him, but we rest in the precious hope of seeing him again.
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The above biography for him is sorely lacking for mere words cannot do justice for how wonderful he was. Below is his obituary printed in The El Dorado News Times.
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Harold F Grimmett, 84 of El Dorado, AR; died on Friday, October 14, 2011 at the Medical Center of South Arkansas following a brief illness of two weeks following a stroke.
Born on February 18, 1927 in Mc Neil, AR, he was the son of Benjamin and Ruby Staggs Grimmett. Harold was a member of Iron Mountain Baptist Church and served as the church's music director. Harold was known locally for the past 42 years for his gospel radio program receiving 'The Golden Mic Award' in 2009 from the Singing News Magazine. Harold had also worked for KTVE as a weatherman, and host of 'The Rise and Shine Show' in the stations early years. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Harold was known for his love of Southern Gospel Music and promoting this wonderful music for over 40 years. He also sang in several quartets, led many choirs, youth groups and was well known and loved by many Southern Gospel Artists. He was proud of and loved his grandkids. He had a big heart and helped many people. Many young people have come back to him through the years to say THANKS for pointing them down the right path
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Alice Cox.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years Doris 'Sue' Hudgens Grimmett of El Dorado, a son Rev. Allen (Cindy) Grimmett, of Junction City, a daughter Nancy (Buster) Norris of El Dorado, along with grandchildren, Jeff (Ashley ) Norris, Angela Norris, Michael Norris, Karen Miller, Katie Grimmett, Nick Chadwick, and a great granddaughter McKenzie Chadwick, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 16, 2011 at Iron Mountain Baptist Church with Rev. Allen Grimmett and Rev. Jimmy Sayers officiating. Interment will follow in Shiloh Lamartine Cemetery near Waldo, AR. Pallbearers are Jeff Norris, Michael Norris, Nick Chadwick, Michael Brown, Mike Hogg, and Eddie Bolin. Honorary pallbearers are Don Tanner, Randy Dunn, Rick Warren, Jerry Mc Lelland, Frank Mc Lelland, Bill Mc Lelland, KIXB 103, and the many Christian sponsors of ' The Sunday Morning Gospel Radio Program'.
The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 5 pm to 7 pm at Bailey Funeral Home in El Dorado. Memorials may be made to Iron Mountain Baptist Church, 2227 Iron Mountain Road, El Dorado, AR 71730.
On February 18, 1927, this world became a little brighter, a little better when Harold Franklin Grimmett was born in McNeil, Arkansas, the youngest child of Benjamin and Ruby Staggs Grimmett. At a young age, Harold moved with his family to the Bethel community near Waldo, Arkansas. He grew up on his family's farm in Bethel and attended the Waldo School where he was on the basketball team. The United States entered World War II when Harold was a teenager, and upon turning eighteen he received a draft notice from the US Army. Harold's father requested the military allow Harold to graduate high school before joining the Army. His plea was successful and Harold graduated with the Waldo High School Class of 1945.
Harold joined the US Army and completed his training as a part of the 3rd Armored Division. He trained to become a replacement in Patton's Army, but by the time his training ended the war in Europe was winding down. Therefore, Harold was ordered to Japan. Pvt. Grimmett boarded a ship and headed for Japan in the summer of 1945. However, the United States dropped the atomic bomb on Japan and the war ended, so Harold's ship turned around and headed back to the US. The Army then decided that Harold's skills would be useful at a new base established in New Mexico. The name of the new base was White Sands Proving Ground. The Proving Ground had been established on July 9, 1945, and at that time Harold reminisced that it was "just desert and jack rabbits and a few rattlesnakes". Also sent to this base were several captured German scientists (or as Harold liked to always add "They were not really captured. They turned themselves in to the Allied Command to keep the Russians from getting them"). Pvt. Grimmett was awed at the brilliance of these scientists and also developed close relationships with them, especially one much older scientist whom Harold would share snacks with. Among these German scientists was future head of NASA, Wernher von Braun. Their mission was to build the V-2 rocket, the first rocket assembled in the United States. Harold recalled von Braun once telling them that one day man would use a rocket to go to the moon. Harold and his fellow soldiers had a good laugh about von Braun's prediction once they returned to their barracks. Upon Harold's discharge from the US Army he held the rank of Corporal.
After his release from the Army, Harold found himself back in the small town of Waldo, and soon he started dating a young lady from his community named Doris Jane "Sue" Hudgens. The two fell in love and they united in marriage on June 29, 1948, in Lewisville, Arkansas. Harold and Sue's first home was in Waldo, and before long they welcomed their first child, Allen, in 1950. In 1952, their daughter Nancy was born and soon after the family moved to Texarkana. After a few years there, the Grimmetts moved once again, this time to El Dorado, Arkansas, where they would stay and establish themselves.
Harold held many positions and had many hobbies throughout his life, but most of all he was a Christian, a gentleman, a family man, and a proud American. Harold had a deep, rich voice and was a wonderful bass singer. When a young man, Bob Wills asked Harold to join his Texas Playboys, but Harold wanted to stay near family, and he had a greater love when it came to music-Southern Gospel. Harold sang in various local Southern Gospel groups over the years. In addition to this, he had a Southern Gospel radio program broadcasted on KIXB 103.3 in El Dorado every Sunday morning from the early 1970s until his death in 2011. In 2009 the Singing News Magazine bestowed on Harold its "Golden Mic Award". Harold organized many concerts over the course of his life, including the annual "Grand Ole Gospel" singings in El Dorado. In addition to his work in radio, Harold hosted "The Rise and Shine" TV program on KTVE in the 1970s, was the weatherman for the TV station in its early years, and acted in a locally filmed movie. He was also a licensed Amateur Radio operator. Harold shared his love of music in church where he led many choirs, youth groups, and held the position of music director in various congregations.
Harold inherited Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia, a rare bleeding disorder, from his father, but Harold never let this stop him or damper his strong spirit. In his retirement, Harold enjoyed fixing up damaged vehicles, working in his garden, and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed keeping up with his friends in the Southern Gospel music industry and was Music Director of Iron Mountain Baptist Church.
On September 30, 2011, Harold had a stroke while sitting in his recliner and visiting with his wife and granddaughter. Even in this tragedy he persisted with a resolute attitude and had great hope that he would recover. However, God had greater plans. On October 13, 2011, Harold had a second stroke, and on the Friday morning of October 14, 2011, at the age of 84, Harold left this earth to be with Christ eternally. He is greatly missed by all who knew him, but we rest in the precious hope of seeing him again.
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The above biography for him is sorely lacking for mere words cannot do justice for how wonderful he was. Below is his obituary printed in The El Dorado News Times.
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Harold F Grimmett, 84 of El Dorado, AR; died on Friday, October 14, 2011 at the Medical Center of South Arkansas following a brief illness of two weeks following a stroke.
Born on February 18, 1927 in Mc Neil, AR, he was the son of Benjamin and Ruby Staggs Grimmett. Harold was a member of Iron Mountain Baptist Church and served as the church's music director. Harold was known locally for the past 42 years for his gospel radio program receiving 'The Golden Mic Award' in 2009 from the Singing News Magazine. Harold had also worked for KTVE as a weatherman, and host of 'The Rise and Shine Show' in the stations early years. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Harold was known for his love of Southern Gospel Music and promoting this wonderful music for over 40 years. He also sang in several quartets, led many choirs, youth groups and was well known and loved by many Southern Gospel Artists. He was proud of and loved his grandkids. He had a big heart and helped many people. Many young people have come back to him through the years to say THANKS for pointing them down the right path
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Alice Cox.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years Doris 'Sue' Hudgens Grimmett of El Dorado, a son Rev. Allen (Cindy) Grimmett, of Junction City, a daughter Nancy (Buster) Norris of El Dorado, along with grandchildren, Jeff (Ashley ) Norris, Angela Norris, Michael Norris, Karen Miller, Katie Grimmett, Nick Chadwick, and a great granddaughter McKenzie Chadwick, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 16, 2011 at Iron Mountain Baptist Church with Rev. Allen Grimmett and Rev. Jimmy Sayers officiating. Interment will follow in Shiloh Lamartine Cemetery near Waldo, AR. Pallbearers are Jeff Norris, Michael Norris, Nick Chadwick, Michael Brown, Mike Hogg, and Eddie Bolin. Honorary pallbearers are Don Tanner, Randy Dunn, Rick Warren, Jerry Mc Lelland, Frank Mc Lelland, Bill Mc Lelland, KIXB 103, and the many Christian sponsors of ' The Sunday Morning Gospel Radio Program'.
The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 5 pm to 7 pm at Bailey Funeral Home in El Dorado. Memorials may be made to Iron Mountain Baptist Church, 2227 Iron Mountain Road, El Dorado, AR 71730.
My precious Pop
On February 18, 1927, this world became a little brighter, a little better when Harold Franklin Grimmett was born in McNeil, Arkansas, the youngest child of Benjamin and Ruby Staggs Grimmett. At a young age, Harold moved with his family to the Bethel community near Waldo, Arkansas. He grew up on his family's farm in Bethel and attended the Waldo School where he was on the basketball team. The United States entered World War II when Harold was a teenager, and upon turning eighteen he received a draft notice from the US Army. Harold's father requested the military allow Harold to graduate high school before joining the Army. His plea was successful and Harold graduated with the Waldo High School Class of 1945.
Harold joined the US Army and completed his training as a part of the 3rd Armored Division. He trained to become a replacement in Patton's Army, but by the time his training ended the war in Europe was winding down. Therefore, Harold was ordered to Japan. Pvt. Grimmett boarded a ship and headed for Japan in the summer of 1945. However, the United States dropped the atomic bomb on Japan and the war ended, so Harold's ship turned around and headed back to the US. The Army then decided that Harold's skills would be useful at a new base established in New Mexico. The name of the new base was White Sands Proving Ground. The Proving Ground had been established on July 9, 1945, and at that time Harold reminisced that it was "just desert and jack rabbits and a few rattlesnakes". Also sent to this base were several captured German scientists (or as Harold liked to always add "They were not really captured. They turned themselves in to the Allied Command to keep the Russians from getting them"). Pvt. Grimmett was awed at the brilliance of these scientists and also developed close relationships with them, especially one much older scientist whom Harold would share snacks with. Among these German scientists was future head of NASA, Wernher von Braun. Their mission was to build the V-2 rocket, the first rocket assembled in the United States. Harold recalled von Braun once telling them that one day man would use a rocket to go to the moon. Harold and his fellow soldiers had a good laugh about von Braun's prediction once they returned to their barracks. Upon Harold's discharge from the US Army he held the rank of Corporal.
After his release from the Army, Harold found himself back in the small town of Waldo, and soon he started dating a young lady from his community named Doris Jane "Sue" Hudgens. The two fell in love and they united in marriage on June 29, 1948, in Lewisville, Arkansas. Harold and Sue's first home was in Waldo, and before long they welcomed their first child, Allen, in 1950. In 1952, their daughter Nancy was born and soon after the family moved to Texarkana. After a few years there, the Grimmetts moved once again, this time to El Dorado, Arkansas, where they would stay and establish themselves.
Harold held many positions and had many hobbies throughout his life, but most of all he was a Christian, a gentleman, a family man, and a proud American. Harold had a deep, rich voice and was a wonderful bass singer. When a young man, Bob Wills asked Harold to join his Texas Playboys, but Harold wanted to stay near family, and he had a greater love when it came to music-Southern Gospel. Harold sang in various local Southern Gospel groups over the years. In addition to this, he had a Southern Gospel radio program broadcasted on KIXB 103.3 in El Dorado every Sunday morning from the early 1970s until his death in 2011. In 2009 the Singing News Magazine bestowed on Harold its "Golden Mic Award". Harold organized many concerts over the course of his life, including the annual "Grand Ole Gospel" singings in El Dorado. In addition to his work in radio, Harold hosted "The Rise and Shine" TV program on KTVE in the 1970s, was the weatherman for the TV station in its early years, and acted in a locally filmed movie. He was also a licensed Amateur Radio operator. Harold shared his love of music in church where he led many choirs, youth groups, and held the position of music director in various congregations.
Harold inherited Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia, a rare bleeding disorder, from his father, but Harold never let this stop him or damper his strong spirit. In his retirement, Harold enjoyed fixing up damaged vehicles, working in his garden, and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed keeping up with his friends in the Southern Gospel music industry and was Music Director of Iron Mountain Baptist Church.
On September 30, 2011, Harold had a stroke while sitting in his recliner and visiting with his wife and granddaughter. Even in this tragedy he persisted with a resolute attitude and had great hope that he would recover. However, God had greater plans. On October 13, 2011, Harold had a second stroke, and on the Friday morning of October 14, 2011, at the age of 84, Harold left this earth to be with Christ eternally. He is greatly missed by all who knew him, but we rest in the precious hope of seeing him again.
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The above biography for him is sorely lacking for mere words cannot do justice for how wonderful he was. Below is his obituary printed in The El Dorado News Times.
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Harold F Grimmett, 84 of El Dorado, AR; died on Friday, October 14, 2011 at the Medical Center of South Arkansas following a brief illness of two weeks following a stroke.
Born on February 18, 1927 in Mc Neil, AR, he was the son of Benjamin and Ruby Staggs Grimmett. Harold was a member of Iron Mountain Baptist Church and served as the church's music director. Harold was known locally for the past 42 years for his gospel radio program receiving 'The Golden Mic Award' in 2009 from the Singing News Magazine. Harold had also worked for KTVE as a weatherman, and host of 'The Rise and Shine Show' in the stations early years. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Harold was known for his love of Southern Gospel Music and promoting this wonderful music for over 40 years. He also sang in several quartets, led many choirs, youth groups and was well known and loved by many Southern Gospel Artists. He was proud of and loved his grandkids. He had a big heart and helped many people. Many young people have come back to him through the years to say THANKS for pointing them down the right path
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Alice Cox.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years Doris 'Sue' Hudgens Grimmett of El Dorado, a son Rev. Allen (Cindy) Grimmett, of Junction City, a daughter Nancy (Buster) Norris of El Dorado, along with grandchildren, Jeff (Ashley ) Norris, Angela Norris, Michael Norris, Karen Miller, Katie Grimmett, Nick Chadwick, and a great granddaughter McKenzie Chadwick, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 16, 2011 at Iron Mountain Baptist Church with Rev. Allen Grimmett and Rev. Jimmy Sayers officiating. Interment will follow in Shiloh Lamartine Cemetery near Waldo, AR. Pallbearers are Jeff Norris, Michael Norris, Nick Chadwick, Michael Brown, Mike Hogg, and Eddie Bolin. Honorary pallbearers are Don Tanner, Randy Dunn, Rick Warren, Jerry Mc Lelland, Frank Mc Lelland, Bill Mc Lelland, KIXB 103, and the many Christian sponsors of ' The Sunday Morning Gospel Radio Program'.
The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 5 pm to 7 pm at Bailey Funeral Home in El Dorado. Memorials may be made to Iron Mountain Baptist Church, 2227 Iron Mountain Road, El Dorado, AR 71730.
On February 18, 1927, this world became a little brighter, a little better when Harold Franklin Grimmett was born in McNeil, Arkansas, the youngest child of Benjamin and Ruby Staggs Grimmett. At a young age, Harold moved with his family to the Bethel community near Waldo, Arkansas. He grew up on his family's farm in Bethel and attended the Waldo School where he was on the basketball team. The United States entered World War II when Harold was a teenager, and upon turning eighteen he received a draft notice from the US Army. Harold's father requested the military allow Harold to graduate high school before joining the Army. His plea was successful and Harold graduated with the Waldo High School Class of 1945.
Harold joined the US Army and completed his training as a part of the 3rd Armored Division. He trained to become a replacement in Patton's Army, but by the time his training ended the war in Europe was winding down. Therefore, Harold was ordered to Japan. Pvt. Grimmett boarded a ship and headed for Japan in the summer of 1945. However, the United States dropped the atomic bomb on Japan and the war ended, so Harold's ship turned around and headed back to the US. The Army then decided that Harold's skills would be useful at a new base established in New Mexico. The name of the new base was White Sands Proving Ground. The Proving Ground had been established on July 9, 1945, and at that time Harold reminisced that it was "just desert and jack rabbits and a few rattlesnakes". Also sent to this base were several captured German scientists (or as Harold liked to always add "They were not really captured. They turned themselves in to the Allied Command to keep the Russians from getting them"). Pvt. Grimmett was awed at the brilliance of these scientists and also developed close relationships with them, especially one much older scientist whom Harold would share snacks with. Among these German scientists was future head of NASA, Wernher von Braun. Their mission was to build the V-2 rocket, the first rocket assembled in the United States. Harold recalled von Braun once telling them that one day man would use a rocket to go to the moon. Harold and his fellow soldiers had a good laugh about von Braun's prediction once they returned to their barracks. Upon Harold's discharge from the US Army he held the rank of Corporal.
After his release from the Army, Harold found himself back in the small town of Waldo, and soon he started dating a young lady from his community named Doris Jane "Sue" Hudgens. The two fell in love and they united in marriage on June 29, 1948, in Lewisville, Arkansas. Harold and Sue's first home was in Waldo, and before long they welcomed their first child, Allen, in 1950. In 1952, their daughter Nancy was born and soon after the family moved to Texarkana. After a few years there, the Grimmetts moved once again, this time to El Dorado, Arkansas, where they would stay and establish themselves.
Harold held many positions and had many hobbies throughout his life, but most of all he was a Christian, a gentleman, a family man, and a proud American. Harold had a deep, rich voice and was a wonderful bass singer. When a young man, Bob Wills asked Harold to join his Texas Playboys, but Harold wanted to stay near family, and he had a greater love when it came to music-Southern Gospel. Harold sang in various local Southern Gospel groups over the years. In addition to this, he had a Southern Gospel radio program broadcasted on KIXB 103.3 in El Dorado every Sunday morning from the early 1970s until his death in 2011. In 2009 the Singing News Magazine bestowed on Harold its "Golden Mic Award". Harold organized many concerts over the course of his life, including the annual "Grand Ole Gospel" singings in El Dorado. In addition to his work in radio, Harold hosted "The Rise and Shine" TV program on KTVE in the 1970s, was the weatherman for the TV station in its early years, and acted in a locally filmed movie. He was also a licensed Amateur Radio operator. Harold shared his love of music in church where he led many choirs, youth groups, and held the position of music director in various congregations.
Harold inherited Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia, a rare bleeding disorder, from his father, but Harold never let this stop him or damper his strong spirit. In his retirement, Harold enjoyed fixing up damaged vehicles, working in his garden, and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed keeping up with his friends in the Southern Gospel music industry and was Music Director of Iron Mountain Baptist Church.
On September 30, 2011, Harold had a stroke while sitting in his recliner and visiting with his wife and granddaughter. Even in this tragedy he persisted with a resolute attitude and had great hope that he would recover. However, God had greater plans. On October 13, 2011, Harold had a second stroke, and on the Friday morning of October 14, 2011, at the age of 84, Harold left this earth to be with Christ eternally. He is greatly missed by all who knew him, but we rest in the precious hope of seeing him again.
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The above biography for him is sorely lacking for mere words cannot do justice for how wonderful he was. Below is his obituary printed in The El Dorado News Times.
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Harold F Grimmett, 84 of El Dorado, AR; died on Friday, October 14, 2011 at the Medical Center of South Arkansas following a brief illness of two weeks following a stroke.
Born on February 18, 1927 in Mc Neil, AR, he was the son of Benjamin and Ruby Staggs Grimmett. Harold was a member of Iron Mountain Baptist Church and served as the church's music director. Harold was known locally for the past 42 years for his gospel radio program receiving 'The Golden Mic Award' in 2009 from the Singing News Magazine. Harold had also worked for KTVE as a weatherman, and host of 'The Rise and Shine Show' in the stations early years. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Harold was known for his love of Southern Gospel Music and promoting this wonderful music for over 40 years. He also sang in several quartets, led many choirs, youth groups and was well known and loved by many Southern Gospel Artists. He was proud of and loved his grandkids. He had a big heart and helped many people. Many young people have come back to him through the years to say THANKS for pointing them down the right path
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Alice Cox.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years Doris 'Sue' Hudgens Grimmett of El Dorado, a son Rev. Allen (Cindy) Grimmett, of Junction City, a daughter Nancy (Buster) Norris of El Dorado, along with grandchildren, Jeff (Ashley ) Norris, Angela Norris, Michael Norris, Karen Miller, Katie Grimmett, Nick Chadwick, and a great granddaughter McKenzie Chadwick, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 16, 2011 at Iron Mountain Baptist Church with Rev. Allen Grimmett and Rev. Jimmy Sayers officiating. Interment will follow in Shiloh Lamartine Cemetery near Waldo, AR. Pallbearers are Jeff Norris, Michael Norris, Nick Chadwick, Michael Brown, Mike Hogg, and Eddie Bolin. Honorary pallbearers are Don Tanner, Randy Dunn, Rick Warren, Jerry Mc Lelland, Frank Mc Lelland, Bill Mc Lelland, KIXB 103, and the many Christian sponsors of ' The Sunday Morning Gospel Radio Program'.
The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 5 pm to 7 pm at Bailey Funeral Home in El Dorado. Memorials may be made to Iron Mountain Baptist Church, 2227 Iron Mountain Road, El Dorado, AR 71730.
