Chester Grimsley

The hour glass with its sands of time has slowly but surely spilled its contents and with the passing of the last sand, went the life of our loved one ~ Chester Grimsley.

Chester Grimsley was born June 27, 1947 in Morrisville, NC to Willie and Carrie Deliah Grimsley, who preceded him in death. He departed this life on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Duke Medicine Pavilion Center in Durham, NC.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three siblings, Charlie Grimsley (Francis), Rudolph Woodard (Sue), Willie Earl Grimsley (Elnora).

He leaves to cherish in memory two daughters, Angela Grimsley-Davis (David) and Demisha Grimsley both of Durham, NC; 10 Grandchildren, Sha’Fonda Grimsley Grier (Dru), Sha’Nese Jones, La’Dwaun Grimsley, Id’Misha Grimsley, Pa’Sion Grimsley, Na’Dia Davis, Tamelia (TT) Grimsley, A’Marion Davis, D’Marious (DJ) Davis, Lauryn Davis; 7 great-grandchildren, Jaqwez Grier, Deziah Grimsley, Natalie Lawson, Karmen Grimsley, Na’Dia Grimsley, Malachi Taborn, La’Dwaun Grimsley Jr; four sisters, Carrie Coleman of Philadelphia, PA, Bessie Gray of Concord, NC, Linda Ford of Raleigh, NC, Janice Turner (Ralph) of Raleigh, NC; three brothers, James Grimsley (Alice) of Holly Springs, NC, Robert Grimsley and Ronald Grimsley (Pam); an aunt, Ruth Grimsley of Apex, NC; special love ones and friends, Kevin Taborn, Zandra Turner, Vicki Mebane, Quintin McCorkle, Jerry Hyman, Armani Rush, Alisha Rush, Elijah Suggs, and Finesse Wilson of Charlotte, NC; host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Chester attended Apex Consolidated High School, Apex, NC. He was employed at Coopers Unit Construction for forty years. He also worked for Complete Lawn Care for ten years.

Chester enjoyed life to its fullest, was known for his sense of humor, free spirit and outspoken self.  His lifetime joys included spending time with his children/grandchildren, going fishing and hunting. We will all miss you daddy, but your spirit continues to soar in our hearts.

Acknowledgements:

The family wishes to gratefully acknowledge each and every countless acts of love and kindness during our times of bereavement. May God bless each of you in a special way.

Special Thanks to:  8East ICU/Neurology staff at Duke Medicine Pavilion and Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center, First Calvary Baptist Church and Fisher Memorial Funeral Parlor, Durham, NC

I’M FREE

Don’t grieve for me, for now I am free

I’m following the path God laid for me

I took his hand when I heard Him call

Turned my head and left it all

I could not stay another day

To laugh, to love, to work, or play

Tasks left undone must stay that way

I found that peace at the close of the day

If my parting has left a void,

Then fill it with remembered joy

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss-

Oh yes, these things I too will miss

But not burdened with times of sorrow

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life’s been full

I’ve savored much; good time,

Good friends, a loved one’s touch-

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief

Lift up your heart and share with me

God wanted me now…He Set Me Free

Anonymous

In Loving Memory,

The Family

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