GRIMES, James Walter - Putnam

James Walter, son of James Monroy and Margaret Pratt Grimes, was born near Russellville, Ind on Oct 25, 1869 and passed to his rest Sunday, Jan 8, 1928 at the age of 58 years 2 months 13 days. He was united in marriage to Farrice N. Jarvis of Waveland Jan 22, 1891. To this union came 5 children: Fairabie J, Julius H, Glyndon M, Oma Doyne and Maro A, who with the wife and a little foster son, Ralph Dale Spencer, who was taken into the home when a baby survive. He is also survived by five children, Warren Randall and Gene Elliott Grimes, Carrol Kenton, Everett Lyle and Zona Doyne Graham and Martha Joan and James Monroy Grimes, also one sister, Mrs. Ella Spencer of Russellville, and Will H. of Lewiston, Idaho. His parents, one brother and twin sisters have preceded him to the Eternal Home. Walter Grimes was not of the church going religious type but he was religious in that he loved his neighbors and fellowmen. He was always ready to lend a helping hand and considered their work and tasks the same as his own. He has always helped anyone he could, in trouble, sickness and death. His good work was done in and around his home. He furnished a home for many years for two elderly uncles and gave a home and cared for an orphan boy the same as his own children. This home was one where neighbors, friends and relatives were always welcome and one of the highest hospitality. He was energetic and wanted to be up and doing. He was dressed and on his feet to the last. Mr. Grimes was a member of the Modern Woodman Lodge of Waveland. He has had poor health for many years but his will power was of the strongest and he toiled on until his strength was completely exhausted. This was the life and passing of our father and husband.