Daniel Mitchell Grimes, Sr. age 69 of Waxahachie passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021, at home surrounded by family and friends.
He was born June 8, 1951 in Dallas, Tx. to Joel A. Grimes and Carrie Lucille Cole. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam era serving as a combat medic stateside. Daniel retired from Waxahachie Autoplex in 2013 as lead technician. He enjoyed everything Star Trek, Sci-Fi and was an avid reader. He loved 50’s and 60’s muscle cars.
A devoted husband and family man he is survived by his wife of 48 years, Ernestine; his three children and their spouses, Daniel Mitchell Grimes, Jr., Jeff and Malonna Grimes, Tina and Joel Maddox, and Rocky Hernandez. Grandchildren include Draven, Daniel, III, Caylee, Joseph, Brooke, Samantha, Justin, Christian and Julian. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Joe Chism, two brothers and four sisters.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.