Grimes Yadkinville - Charlie Junior Grimes, "Pete" peacefully passed away in his home on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 under the care of Hospice. He was born February 11, 1940 in Wilkes County to the late Oliver and Beatrice Grimes. He is survived by his Wife, Darnell Grimes and three children, Steven Grimes (Beverly) of Clemmons, Patricia Williams (David) of Yadkinville, Philip Grimes (Sallie) of Pfafftown. He was blessed with six grandchildren, John Paul Grimes, Charlie Grimes (Allison), Samuel Grimes, Sarah Williams, Isaac Williams, Joshua Grimes; one great grandson, Matthew Grimes; sisters, Barbara Clark, Linda Davis, Stella Parrish; brother, Jerry Grimes; Aunt, Ella Mae Sturgill. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Lee Grimes, Billy Joe Grimes and Roger Lee Grimes. He was a man of great valor, loving God first and then his family. His life was a testimony to acting justly, loving mercy and walking humbly with God. He was employed by Waste Management for 46 years. His greatest love on this earth was his family. He lived by a rule that he would not go anywhere he could not take his family. He was a member of Shallowford Baptist Church in Pfafftown and loved his pastor, Bill James, dearly. He loved his friends and wonderful neighbors. He was truly a blessed man of God and will be greatly missed. He fought a good fight and he kept the faith and now he is home with his Lord. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 2, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. His funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Shallowford Baptist Church in Pfafftown by Pastor Bill James. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. He will lie in-state 30 minutes prior to the service. On line condolences may be made at www.gentryfuneralservice.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shallowford Baptist Church, 2440 Beroth Rd. Pfafftown, NC 27040 or Rowan Hospice and Palliative Care, 1229 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury, NC 28144. The family would like to thank all of those who have prayed and supported them through this time. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Grimes family.