Billy Ray Grimes passed away peacefully in Lubbock, Texas September 15, 2017.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, September 21, 2017 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. IntermentContinue Reading
Billy Ray Grimes passed away peacefully in Lubbock, Texas September 15, 2017.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, September 21, 2017 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Interment will follow at the Colorado City Cemetery in Colorado City.Bill was born September 14, 1930 in Colorado City to William Troy and Bessy Lee (Carroll) Grimes and lived the majority of his life in Big Spring. He married Iona Athalene Culp September 15, 1962 in Colorado City. She preceded him in death March 18, 2006.He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Billy worked for the Texas Highway Department for thirty two years, retiring in 1981. A lifelong Dallas Cowboy and Texas Ranger fan, he loved watching and attending games.Survivors include one son; Troy R. Grimes and wife Yvette of Franklin, North Carolina; one granddaughter, Miranda Grimes of Franklin, North Carolina; three grandsons, Jason Bates and wife Alysha of Plano, Brian Grimes and wife Sarah of Houston and Eric Grimes of Franklin, North Carolina; two great grandchildren, Corbin and Colby Bates; one brother, Bob Grimes and Judy Phillips of Lubbock; three sisters-in-law, Nell Pollan of Houston, Mary Pyland of Abilene, Micki Grimes of Merkel; and numerous nieces and nephews.In addition to his wife he is preceded in death by his parents, a son, Jerry Bates and a brother, Don Grimes.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com,
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