John Fredrick Grimm
March 11, 1934 ~ May 16, 2013
CARTHAGE
John Frederick Grimm, age 79, died Thursday (May 16, 2013) at the VA Medical Center in Durham.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 2:00 PM at Emmanuel Baptist Church with the Rev. Eugene Ussery officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Cross Hill Cemetery in Carthage.
The family will receive friends prior to the service at the church beginning at 12:30.
A native of Moore County, he was the son of the late Herman H. Grimm and Katherine Pickard Grimm. A US Army veteran he owned and operated Grimm Heating and Air Conditioning Service.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by: brothers Herman Grimm and Julian Grimm.
Survivors include three sons; Freddie Grimm and wife, Jenny of N. Augusta, SC; David Grimm and wife, Robin of Greenville, SC; and Mark Grimm of Carthage; a sister, Margaret Perley, of Bumpass, VA; and five grandchildren, Frederick, Jennifer, Jonathan, Lacy and Caroline.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society: cancer.org.
Fry & Prickett Funeral Home is serving the family.
Online condolences: PinesFunerals.com
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Freddie and Jenny,
Those we love don’t go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
love leaves a memory
We will always remember you as a wonderful friend, we thank the Lord Jesus for the time we had to worship with you. You were truly a friend and a blessing to our Sunday School Class
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Mary Jane, Freddie, David, Mark and family–You are in our thoughts and prayers. Johnny has always been a good friend to our family and he will be missed. May God bless and comfort you today and in the coming da
Mary Jane and all your family-Please know you are in my prayers at this difficult time. Carthage will not be the same without Johnny.
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Freddie and family..I am sorry for your loss and please know that you are mine and Kevin’s prayers. May God Bless and Keep you.
God bless you and your family as you go thru this difficult time. I pray for His hands to hold you up. Rejoice in knowing your Father walks with God. He will continue to live in your heart.
Freddie, I hope that all of the things that made your dad a special gift from God will forever Bless your life in beautiful memories.
Freddie, you and your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. Bill Lenartz
Freddie, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
I’ sorry I missed the funeral. I found out he had passed on Saturday afternoon. Our thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
Roland and Nancy Gilliam
Freddie, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Please let me know if I can do anything for you.
Maria McKinney-Heath
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Freddie and family..I am sorry for your loss and please know that you are in our prayers. May God Bless you.
Freddie,
You and your family are in our prayers. Let us know if you need anything.
Brian and Bridget Miller
We are sorry for the loss of your loved one Mr.Grimm. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your during this difficult time for you and your family.The Lord will give you strength as your Journey of Grief.
God’s Peace,
Staff and Pat Brown, Aft
Freddie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Freddie,
I was sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I know you will miss him very much. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Tom Butcher
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Boys,
Bobby & I are so very sorry that we didn’t learn of your Dad’s Passing until late Sat afternoon. We really hate we weren’t able to attend the service as your Dad has been a fixture for us & Carthage as long as we can remember. You will