Randall "Randy" A. Grimes, age 73, of Marengo, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. He was born on July 7, 1950 in Charleston, Illinois to the late Robert and Mary Ann (Gillespie) Grimes. He married Marlene (Schwalm) Grimes on April 7, 1974.
In his youth, he received the Rank of Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of America. Later in life, Randy received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Louis University. He served as a Chaplain for the Christian Missionary Alliance Church in McHenry, IL, and Pastored at New Hope Christian Church in Fox River Grove, IL. Following his time in the churches, he worked as a Tax Specialist at H&R Block for 25 years.
During his free time he enjoyed gardening, playing soft-ball, and his Harley.
Randy is survived by his wife and his two sons Randall Jr. and Benjamin Grimes.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 5, 2024 from 3pm until 6pm at Marengo-Union Funeral Home, 505 E Grant Hwy, Marengo, IL 60152. Funeral service to immediately follow. Burial will take place at Arcola Township Cemetery in Arcola, IL.
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