He was born on February 13, 1947 in Harrisonburg and was the son of the late Mahlon J. and Evelyn Smelser Grimsley.
Johnnie was a lifelong resident of Shenandoah and he loved to show his chickens.
He is survived by his companion, Lisa Comer Gibson of Shenandoah; daughters, Shawn Grimsley of Shenandoah, and her companion, Roy Breeden of Elkton, Carrie Comer and her husband, David, of Shenandoah, Dana Pfeiffer and her husband, Paul, of Shenandoah; a son, Stacey Grimsley and his wife, Ronda, of Elkton; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; sisters, Alberta Long of Harrisonburg, Lucy Louderback, Mertie Blakemore and Catherine Good all of Shenandoah; and the mothers of his children, Brenda Grimsley and Darlene Cunningham both of Shenandoah.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Johnnie Grimsley, Jr.; a daughter, Tracey Comer; two brothers, Willie and Isaac Grimsley.
The family will receive friends 10-11 am, Friday, November 1, 2019 at Lindsey Kyger Funeral Home in Shenandoah. A graveside service will follow at Sam Comer Cemetery with Pastor Jimmy Kite officiating.
Memorial contributions may be sent to a charity of choice.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseykygerfuneralhome.com.
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