William L. Grimes Jr., avid Eagles fan

William “Bill” L. Grimes Jr., 79, of Warwick, Md., passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. He was born May 2, 1943, in Wilmington, to the late William Lake Grimes Sr. and Ann (Thompson) Grimes. 

Bill graduated from P.S. DuPont Class of 1963. He then went on to work for Chrysler for 30 years, where everyone called him Reds. After retiring, Bill kept busy working at Henlopen Bait and Tackle in Lewes. He was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan and was always sure to watch their games. Bill took great joy in fishing and playing poker. He had a carefree spirit, and nothing ever seemed to shake him. If you knew Bill, you know he loved to be a jokester. Bill was also known to many as Uncle Bill. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. 

Bill is survived by his two sons: Michael (Alexandra) Grimes and William “Billy” (Ellen) Grimes III; nine grandchildren: Miranda Grimes, Abbie Hopkins, Cody Hopkins, Dollie, Christopher, Aniaha, Michael Jr., Max and Marcus; three great-grandchildren: Ahri, Nathan and Eva Marie; sister-in-law, Cindy Grimes; and former wife, Sandi Tesh.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his son Stephen “Jimmy” Grimes; and brother Robert W. Grimes. 

Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

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