Curtis "peewee" Ivan Grimes

July 24, 1953 - February 27, 2022

Curtis “peewee” Ivan Grimes was a loving husband, dedicated father and grandfather who gave the best of himself and is reflected in each of his family members. He departed this world for the next on February 27, 2022 at the age of 68 where he will spend eternity with his Heavenly Father. He was born to Francis “Pete” and Marguerite “Toots” Grimes on July 24, 1953. After graduating high school Curt joined the Air Force and shortly after met his wife of 49 years, Carmel. Together they had two children, Danny Ray (deceased) and Christopher Ivan Grimes. Their wives, Allea and Gisselle Grimes naturally became their daughters and were loved as their own. Curt is also survived by 3 grandchildren, Hayden, Brayden, and Aubrie Grimes as well as a sister Susan Franklin. Curtis career was in the transportation industry where he worked for the railroad for 25 years but his life’s work was his relationship with Jesus and his family. He was the rock the family leaned on , he worked hard to provide, and he taught everyone what it means to be unconditionally loved. Funeral service will be Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Bessemer Brown Service Funeral Home. Burial will follow at 1:15 p. m. at the Alabama National Cemetery, Montevallo, AL. The family will receive friends Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7