Rick G. Grimes Sr. 74, of Machesney Park passed away January 16, 2021 at OSF Saint Anthony in Rockford, Illinois. Born in Pangburn, AR October 23, 1946 to the parents of Luther and Willie Dean Grimes, Rick served proudly in the Army for over 20 years, both stateside and overseas, before retiring honorably as First Sargeant from service in 1986. Upon retiring from the Army, he worked in the private sector becoming Vice President of a local manufacturing company before starting and operating his own contracting business. Rick loved spending time with family and traveling to see his granddaughters. Rick and Bonnie were married for 54 years, had two children and three grandchildren.
Survived by his wife Bonnie; daughter Michele Verstraete; son Ricky Grimes Jr; granddaughters, Kayla Marie Verstraete, Mila Blue Grimes and Morgan Paige Grimes; brothers Bobby, John and Jeffrey and sisters Patricia, Verna, Carie; Preceded in death by his parents, brother Hal and sister Denna. Rick will be laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery.