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MOUNT CARMEL – William J. (Bill) Grimes, Jr., age 92, of Mount Carmel, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016 at the Holston Valley Hospital. Mr. Grimes was a lifelong resident of Sullivan and Hawkins Counties, and had worked for Hecks Bakery for several years before retiring from Roberts Tire and Recapping. He was a member of the Clay Masonic Lodge #386, Knoxville Consistory of Scottish Rite Masons, and Jericho Shrine Temple and was Past President of the Rogersville Shrine Club. He was a faithful member and deacon of the Oak Grove Baptist Church of Mount Carmel.He is preceded in death by his wife; Maude Taylor Grimes, parents; William J, Grimes, Sr. and Nova Jane Booher Grimes, brothers; Harold Edward Grimes, Kenneth Miller Grimes and his sister; Frances Bowlin.Survivors include his sons; Robert (Bob) Grimes and wife, Kay, Rev. Ronald Grimes and wife, Margie, daughter; Joyce Jones. 8 Grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Brother; George Grimes, sisters; Edna Odell, Sara Odell and Nancy Flick.Calling hours are from 5 to 7 pm Friday at the Oak Grove Baptist Church in Mount Carmel. Services will be conducted 7 pm Friday at the church with Dr. Randy Pressnel officiating. Masonic services will be conducted Friday following the funeral services with Clay Masonic Lodge #386 officiating.Graveside services will be conducted 11 am Saturday at the Liberty Hill Cemetery with Rev. Eric Counts officiating with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:15 am Saturday morning to go in procession to the cemetery.The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Church Hill Health Care Nursing Home, Holston Valley Hospital Nurses and Staff and the Wellmont Hospice Nurses.To leave an online message for the Grimes family, please contact us @www.jfhonline.comJohnson – Arrowood Funeral Home of Church Hill is honored to serve the Grimes family.