John Joseph “Joe” Grimes Sr., of Orange Beach, AL and formerly of Selma, AL, passed away on December 2, 2014 at the age of 90.

He was the son of Lawrence and Hattie Grimes of Birmingham. He was former president of Southland Mower Co, and a local Selma business owner. Mr. Grimes was a member of the Dallas County School Board, the Lions Club and was active in state and local politics. In Orange Beach,  he was active in his local Catholic Parish and community.

He was preceded in death by his parents, six siblings, and wife Willodine.

Joe is survived by his two sons John Joseph Grimes Jr. of Orange Beach, AL and Terrell A.  Grimes (Barbara) of Tuscaloosa, AL., Granddaughters, Claudia Grimes Ledbetter (Brian) of Homewood, AL, and Willo Grimes Conlon (Kevin) of Fairfax, VA, four great grandchildren, William Price Ledbetter, John Preston Ledbetter, Alexis Grace Conlon, and Caleb Joseph Conlon.

He is also survived by longtime companion, Carol Hines from Orange Beach.

He served in the United States Navy during World War II and flew an American Flag. In his death, the flag will honor him, one last time, for his honorable and faithful service to our nation.

Visitation will be held of Friday, December 5, 2014 from 9 – 11 a.m. at Lawrence Brown Service funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at Pineview Memory Gardens at 2:00 p.m.

Please visit http://www.lawrencebrownservice.com to make online condolences to the family.