The Acknowledgment

In this hour of bereavement, the family

wishes to acknowledge with deepest
gratitude and appreciation, the prayers, the
visits, the cards and flowers. Knowing that
our friends and family share our sorrow
strengthens and comforts us. May God bless
you for all the kindness you have shown.

Active Pallbearers
Tru Cornist
Thomas Hendricks, Jr.
LeBron Grimes
Thomas Hilson
John Brock

Lawrence A. Grimes
Jarrell Hendricks
Trevon Grimes
Kelly B. Brinson, II

Honorary Pallbearers
Harry Gayle
Bubby Wright
Antonio Merritt
Thomas Hendricks, Sr.

Celebration of Life
For

Lawrence True Grimes, Sr.

Sunrise
June 10, 1945

Sunset
February 27, 2016

Glen Hudson
Lance Grimes
Moshawn Brown
Tyrone Anderson

Flower Bearers
Jurenee A. Grimes
Carla Anderson
Aszure Grimes
Juleyah Hendricks
Janiyah Hendricks

McKenzie Anderson
Wendy Grimes
Aurilia Grimes
Rose Hudson
Brittany Grimes

Interment
Vine Street Hill Cemetery
Repast: James Temple Church of God Fellowship
Hall immediately following the interment
(directly across the street from the church)

Known for Excellence. Trusted for Value.

1025 E. McMillan Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45206
(513) 251-6200

~Service~
Saturday, March 12, 2016
Service: 10:00 a.m.
James Temple Church of God
1116 Lincoln Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45206

Lifes Reflection
Lawrence True Grimes Sr., was born on June 10, 1945,
in Owenton, Kentucky. He was the son and baby of
Raymond Todd and Mary Lena Harris-Grimes, who
both preceded him in death as well as his beloved
siblings Carl Denny, Mary Katherine, Elmer (Jake),
Dorothy Raymond Grimes. Lawrence (True) departed
this life on Saturday, February 27, 2016, on one of his
loving and caring childrens homes, Latina GrimesBrown, after a long journey with complications from
Parkinsons.
Lawrence is known to many as True, Truman, Larry,
Rickshay, LT, which he answered to, all with a cheerful
smile while growing up in Owenton around family
and friends and learning early on how to be a man and
utilize his hands to repair and build and make old
things new. Yes, that was Truman. He loved his
family, enjoyed cars, family discussions on religion
and family values.
He graduated from Owenton High School in Owenton,
Kentucky in 1962. He enlisted in the United States
Marine for a short time and received a medical
discharge.
Lawrence as well as all his siblings was introduced to
the gospel at a very young age by his parents and was
baptized at Second Baptist Church of Owenton,
Kentucky as he and his siblings attended Sunday
school and church regularly, which carried him
through life as he studied the word and his faith grew
stronger and stronger in the Lord with each passing
day.
Lawrence moved to Cincinnati and married Julia
Jones. Through that union, he gained a daughter
Rhonda and son Rommel along with Latina and
Lawrence T. Jr. Then they relocated his parents to
Cincinnati and purchased a two family house in
Kennedy Heights. The Family joined the First Baptist
Church of Oakley and Truman and all were involved
in the church choir, usher board, male chorus, school
and church functions. Many fond treasured memories
reside on Iris Avenue Family was always most
important to Truman and being able to work with his
father and learn a very valuable, life changing lessons
that were instilled in all the people who grew up under
his direction and patience.
Lawrence and his late wife Julia were accomplished
bowlers and were involved in major tournaments and
appeared on the television shows bowling for dollars.
At times, you would find the whole family at the
bowling lanes as well as Gods house where they all
prayed and stayed together as one.

Lawrence was definitely one of the best husbands,

fathers, and grandfather family members, friends and
mentors you ever saw.
Lawrence was truly a mastermind, and he utilized all
his mechanical skills which landed him a wonderful
position at the IRS where he was a computer engineer
and he was the president of several internal affiliations
such as NTEU for over 30 years until he retired. He
enjoyed his work and his coworkers and he was very
instrumental in keeping the IRS computers functioning
in A-1 condition.
In 1990, he remarried Mary Sanders and gained two
children, Matthew and Michelle along with their sons
Raymond Todd and Lance Grimes. Lawrence and
Mary shared many cherished memories and love
through their union.
Lawrence leaves to cherish his memory: a loving and
devoted brother, Pastor Elder Roger Allen Grimes
(Aurilia) of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and three daughters,
Rhonda Hudson (Glen), Latina Grimes-Brown
(Moshawn) Grand Rapids, Michigan and Michelle
Fuller of Latonia, Kentucky; five sons, Rommel
Cannedy (Janet) of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Lawrence
Grimes, Jr., Raymond Todd and Lance J. Grimes, and
Matthew Fuller of Latonia, Kentucky grandchildren,
Anthony, Xavier and RJ, Thomas, Jr., Jarrell, Janiyah,
Juleyah, Chianti, Brittany, Tru, Antonio, Lawrence,
Ameen, Jurnee; nieces and nephews, Robin, Harry,
Essie, LeBron, Aszure and Wendy, Trevon, Tylan,
April, and a host of other relatives and friends.

The Order of Service

Piano Prelude
Musical Director, Mr. David Minor & Mrs. Lillie Minor Johnson

Scripture......Rev. Christopher White

Selection.. First Baptist Church of Oakley
Prayer...Pastor Roger A. Grimes
Solo...Mrs. Lillie Minor Johnson
Acknowledgement of Cards, Condolences.....
Moments of Reflections...(Reading of Obituary)
Remarks.Family and Friends (2 minutes please)
Selection..David Minor
Eulogy......Pastor Roger A. Grimes
Benediction..Pastor Roger A. Grimes
Recessional........................"Going Up Yonder"