James Larry Grimes

55, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026.  He was born in Charleston, West Virginia, and raised in Marlinton, West Virginia.
James Larry Grimes was retired from the United States Army as a 1SG with great military achievements and awards such as Bronze Star Medal 2, Meritorious Service Medal 3, ARCOM 3, AAM 8, Valorous Unit Award, AGCM 7, National Defense Service Medal 2, Iraq Campaign Medal, Campaign Star 1, Combat Action Badge 1, and many more, with multiple combat deployments.  He enjoyed the outdoors whether it was camping or fishing.  Mostly he valued time spent with his family.
Survivors are his wife, Teresa Summers; daughters, Megan Nicole Thorn (Grimes), and Catrina Bishop; son, Eric Dusan; mother, Joyce Grimes; siblings, Jason, Alan, and Deanna; grandchildren, James Ryder Thorn, Rhett William Thorn, Alyssa Dusan, Amber Dusan, Scarlet Baker, Mia Baker, and Warren Bishop; great-granddaughter, Gracie Mae Therrell; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 8 at Howard Funeral Home Chapel at 12 PM and viewing from 11:30-12.  Burial will follow at GA Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Glennville at 3 PM.
Family and friends may sign the online register at www.howardfuneralga.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Howard Funeral Home of Ludowici.