Marvin Eugene Grimes, 86, formerly of 6189 Rte. 305, Black
Creek, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Wellsville Manor Care Center
after a lengthy illness.
He was born on August 25, 1930 a son of Dana and Elva
Studley Grimes. He had been married to
the former Rosatta Barbara Lockett who predeceased him. In May of 2008 he married Marie V. Grimes who
also predeceased him.
Marvin was very proud of his military service serving in the
United States Army from 1951-1956.
He had been employed as a relief worker for Friendship
Dairies prior to his retirement. He
loved spending time with his family and also enjoyed dogs and cats. Surviving
are his children Leornard M. “Lenny” (Patricia) Grimes of Black Creek, Linda C.
(Anthony, Jr.) Bunk of Cuba; 8
Grandchildren, 18 Great Grandchildren; a sister, June Young of Allegany; several
nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wives, he was predeceased by
2 Brothers Irvin and Alvin Grimes and 2 Sisters Violet Johnston and Hazel Mary
Roulo. Friends will be received at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home &
Memorial Service, Inc., 9 Bull Street, Cuba, on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 from
6-8 p.m. and on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 from 10-11 a.m. at which time funeral
services will be held. The Rev. Jonathan
D. Ward, pastor of North Park Wesleyan Church will officiate. Burial will be in
Richburg Cemetery, Richburg, New York.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the SPCA
Serving Allegany County, PO Box 381, Wellsville, NY. 14895 Online expressions
of sympathy may be sent at www.rinkerfuneralhome.com.
