Maxey Leroy Grimes, 84, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, May 2, 2004, at Monticello House in Jackson.

He was born Nov. 21, 1919, in Mt. Vernon, Ill., son of Francis L. and Gertrude Agnes Maxey Grimes.

He and Opal Pierce were married Oct. 28, 1945, in St. Louis.

Grimes was a furniture salesman 40 years with Biederman's and Famous-Barr.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Survivors include his wife.

Friends may call at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home May 15 from 1 p.m. until time of service. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery in Mt. Vernon.

Source: (obituary supplied by Ford and Sons Funeral Home)
Date: May 2, 2004
Submitted by: Ken Richardson