Elwood Donald Grimley

Elwood Donald Grimley (Don), age 79, died unexpectedly at home on September 19, 2026. He was born May 5, 1947, in Providence Hospital, Washington, DC, the son of the late Elwood and Virginia (Haller) Grimley.

Don graduated from Oxon Hill High School in MD, Class of1965. From 1966 to 1968, he served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He returned home and began his career with the Federal Government in various capacities. He retired in 1997 as the Acting Division Director and Senior Manufacturing Manager for Naval Airbourne Weapon Systems at Naval Air Systems Command. After his retirement from the government, Don continued working for private industry and as consultant/owner for Don Grimley Consulting. He work took him around the world – from China, Japan and Malaysa (one of his favorites) to most of Europe, including Netherlands, France, England, Switzerland and many parts of the United States, Mexico and Canada.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his second wife, Kris Larsen Grimley, and his first wife, Sharon Bachelor Grimley. Surviving are his children, Donald (Donny) Grimley (Berkeley Springs, WVA), Heather Grimley Shifflett (Mercersburg, PA), Mathew (Matt) Grimley and his wife, Katherine (Gerrardstown, WVA); Two step-children Jaci Meagher and Nicholas Meagher; Two grandchildren, Scott Grimley (Gerrardstown, WVA), Brandon Grimley and his wife, Ana (Pylesville, MD) Cody Lee Grimley (Sebastian, FL), Magnolia Rose Frye (Cumberland, MD), and three great-grandchildren, Noah Grimley, Kaydence Grimley and Joshua Grimley (Pylesville, MD).

He is also survived by his sisters, Sharon Horn and her husband, Robert (Bob) Horn (San Diego); Diane Partrick and her husband, Larry Partrick (Arlington, TX), Joyce O’Brien and her husband, Sean O’Brien (Bowie, MD) and his brothers James (Jim) Grimley and his wife, Ann Grimley (Stanley, VA) and Kenneth (Ken) Grimley (Mercersburg, PA) as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins from across the country.

Don was a family man. He loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He stayed in touch with family and friends, lending a hand when he could. Always sharing a story and a few laughs! His high school friends were very important to him. Over the years, they gathered in Myrtle Beach, SC, for fun-filled reunions. Don loved the holidays – the gathering of family, the food, and the camaraderie! He was also a religious man, serving the poor and hungry on Thanksgiving and doing other projects through Tuscarora Bible Church.