Lonnie Ray Grimmett, born to Wirt and Esta Grimmett in Man, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at home with family on February 24, 2016. He loved to fish, hunt and play golf. He was very proud of his "Hole in One!" The family moved to Arizona in the 60's where he met his wife Rosie of 49 years. They were high school sweethearts. He worked for the City of Phoenix as a Maintenance driver until he had to take medical retirement in 1974. He is survived by his wife Rosie, daughters; Patricia A. Edwards of Clinton, IA and Lisa M. Grimmett of Glendale, AZ, two granddaughters, Ashley Rose Teeter of Centerville, IA and McKenzie Rae Edwards of Clinton, IA and the pride and joy of his life, named after him, his grandson Lonnie Lyric Grimmett of Glendale, AZ, sisters; Addie Carnett of Elizabethtown, TN and Rosie Mae Pearcy of Mesa, AZ, brother; Marshall Grimmett of Elizabethtown, TN, 4 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and friends.
