James Wilson Grimes

1865–1927 (age 62)

Biography

James Wilson Grimes dedicated his life to strengthening bonds among families and neighbors, quietly tending to the daily needs of the Laurel Hill community from 1865 to 1927.

He approached every challenge with a calm resolve, and his memory endures at Laurel Hill Cemetery near the people he loved.

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