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Howard A. Grimes Jr.

Howard A. Grimes Jr.

Howard A. Grimes Jr., 78, of Lakewood, went to be with the lord on Monday, July 14, 2025. He passed away in his home after a short illness.

He was born July 22, 1946 in Charleston, South Carolina, the son of the late Howard A. Grimes, Sr. and Blanche Ewer Grimes-Hodges.

Howard graduated from Cassadaga Valley High School. He was employed as a truck driver for 50 years, traveling all over the country and even parts of Canada. During many of those years he owned his own truck and drove teams with his wife Debbie. After retiring he worked for Signature Paving for a few years.

He always loved old “classic” vehicles, especially buying, selling and trading them. He enjoyed country music, old western movies, mowing the lawn, driving his tractor, reading the paper, drinking his Coors light,and spending time with his dogs Daisy and Lacy.

He is survived by his wife Debbie Grimes of Lakewood, whom he married Jan. 9, 1982 in Sinclairville; two daughters Sheila (Thomas)Plowe of Niagara Falls, Kelly (David) Haaksma of Lakewood; a son,Edward Winans and his family of Falconer; grandchildren: Gregg (Nicole)Hunt, Skyler Hunt of Niagara Falls, Brayden Haaksma, Chase Haaksma of Lakewood; two brothers: Dwight Grimes of Ohio, Fred (Phyliss) Grimes of Kentucky; a sister-in-law Marion Grimes of Busti, many nieces,nephews, and extended family.

Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his granddaughter Patricia Adams, a brother Larry Grimes, two sisters; Judy Grimes and Dorothy Hanson.

Visitation will not be observed.

A celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be donated to the Chautauqua County Humane Society or Chautauqua Hospice.

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