Obituaries
Douglas V. Grimes, Jr., 37
April 29, 2013
Douglas V. Grimes, Jr., 37, of Lancaster City, known as “Little Doug” or “Stink”, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 29, 2013 at home. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Douglas V. and Yvonne E. Grimes, of Lititz.
He was previously employed by the School District of Lancaster in the food service department for J.P. McCaskey H.S. and Edward Hand Elementary School. Douglas also worked as a barber for Champ’s Barber Shops on East King Street.
He attended J.P. McCaskey H.S.
Douglas enjoyed music, especially Reggae and R&B tunes, collecting movies, books, and reading.
Surviving in addition to his parents, are eight children: five daughters, Briana, Deliyah, Niaja, Destiny, Danaysiah Grimes, all of Lancaster, three sons, Kamron, Isaiah, and Aaron Grimes, all of Lancaster, four sisters, Patricia Henson, Sabrina Grimes, Tracey Johnson, all of Lancaster, Tisha Carter, wife of Raasheed, of Harrisburg, paternal grandmother, Billie Jean Boots, of Atlantic City, maternal grandfather, Gordon Henson, of New Providence, and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death is a maternal grandmother, Barbara Jean (Myers) Rodriguez, step grandfather, Luciano Rodriguez , step grandfather Raymond Boots, and a paternal grandfather, Jerry Foxx.
Home Going Services will be held on Monday, May 6, 2013 at Bright Side Baptist Church 515 Hershey Ave. Lancaster, PA 17603 at 11AM with The Rev. Brian Fountain officiating. Viewing (9-11AM) at the church on Monday. Burial will be in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. To send the Grimes family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100.
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The Grimes Family,
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy for your loss…my thoughts are with the family during this difficult time.
~Sherry Roberts
Tracy, Tisha, Ms. Yvonne, and Mr. Doug. Dougie will always be fondly remembered as the nicest guy in class and one of the smartest. He was always a gentleman whenever I came over to hang out with Tracy. I am deeply saddened but take comfort knowing that he didn’t suffer.
Love
Catrina Dean (cousin)
To the Grimes Family:
So very sorry to hear of your sons passing, may god comfort you all through this difficult time and know that your beloved son is resting in peace.
Yamie(Keith)Gantz
To my Dear Sister Tish & Family.
Please know that you’re all in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing I could be there with you but knowing that GOD will carry you all through.
We dont know what Douglas last moments were – but we pray he had a chance to find peace with GOD.
Love you always,
Envangelist Sheila Royal, Harrisburg PA
To the Grimes Family and our Sister Tisha and Brother Raasheed
With heartfelt love you are in my prayers.
Your in Christ
Evangelist Michelle McDonald
Dougie, Vonnie & Family: Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time. We will always remember "Stink" as a quiet loving soul who always had a smile on his face. May God watch over you all and help you through your grief. RIP "Stink". Gone But Not Forgotten.
Logan & Stephanie
You have my deepest sympathy, I shall always remember Dougie’s smile and his peaceful spirit. I pray that he may RIP. And may god comfort you and you’re family.
The Blackman Family
The Grimes Family
My deepest condolences from my heart in your time of need. He was a friend of mine that will never be forgotten.
Madelyne Padilla
Dougie, Yvonne, and family I am so sorry to hear about your loss, just know you and your family will be in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Cheryl and Vanessa
To my sister (Yvonne) and brother- in- Law (Dougie) Children: Patricia (pat) Sabrina, Tisha, and Tracy, my deepest sympathies, and prayers are truly with each and everyone of you in this time of sorrow with the lost of our beloved one: my nephew Douglas A.K.A.(stink)He will truly be missed by everyone, but just know that "Our Father who art in heaven" has a better resting place for him.Our continual prayers will keep you all uplifted. With Love & Peace: Your sister Theresa, Brother-in-Law Victor, Children: Angela& Shahid, James& Dawn,Mya,Calvin, malik,Jada,Chase
Our hearts and thoughts go out to you and your family in this difficult time. While we appreciate you as an individual-growing up next door to you for several years, the man upstairs has better plans for you and yours at this time. We’ll always love you and your smile. Rest on good man, your spirit will always be here for your loved ones to remember and cherish…
Respectfully,
The Watson Family
To the Grimes Family, it is with deepest sympathies that I send my condolences on the death of Doug. I will always remember his kind smile and soft spirit. Doug was in my Black History Club at Hand Junior High and performed one of the best monologues I’ve ever heard a junior high school student deliver. He held a special place in my heart. Peace be with you during this time.
Gloria Nyutu-Blackman
Yvonne,Dougie,Sisters & his kids: Treasure all the good moments that you shared together,"Gone but never forgotten". Always keep his memory alive with good thoughts and praises. Know that he is surrounded by family that we’ve come to lose thru the years. It is with our deepest Sympathy Stay Strong! – Celi, Tyler, Ty’lia & Tye-Tye Henson
My Sympathies Go Out To You And The Family. I Knew Doug A Long Time. About 20 Years. We Used To Listen To music Together. I’M Sorry I Could Not Make Services. My Thoughts And Prayers Are With You.
Tyrone Allen
