Nicholas James Grimes

1981 - 2017

Nicholas James Grimes obituary, 1981-2017, Ipava, IL

BORN

1981

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

CLOSED-Davison-Fulton-Woolsey

301 Broadway

Pekin, Illinois

Nicholas Grimes Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 12, 2017.

Nicholas James Grimes, 36, of Ipava passed away at 5:01 am Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at his residence.

He was born August 15, 1981 in Pekin, Illinois, the son of Marlin and Tina Light Grimes.

Nicholas is survived by one daughter, Kelise Grimes of Ipava; his parents of Pekin; one brother, Chad (Kate) Grimes of E. Peoria; one sister, Jessica Grimes of Pekin; three nieces, Olivia, Ava, and Kylie Grimes; and his significant other, Kara Clauser of Ipava.

He is preceded in death by both his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Nicholas was a Safety Co-coordinator at Caterpillar Inc. until his death.

He enjoyed metal working, riding his motorcycle and fishing, but most of all spending time with Kelise.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Friday, September 15, 2017 at Davison-Fulton Woolsey Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Pastor Jack Thompson will officiate.

Burial will be in Springdale Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to CEFCU in Pekin for Kelise Grimes.

To view Nicholas's memorial page or to leave an online condolences please go to www.davisonfultonwoolsey.com.

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September 21, 2017

♡♡ Your often crossing my mind.. we speak of you often... you touched my whole family, you were so easy to get to know and to like and you really cared for me.. You were always looking out giving advice. For that I will always be thankful and keep in mind the things you told me!☆ one of my only true friends☆.. taken way to soon... you'll be missed forever GONE BUT DEFINITELY NEVER FORGOTTEN

September 19, 2017

Diana Schmitt

Tina, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son, my deepest condolences to you and your family.

September 15, 2017

Justin Lehmann

Nicholas,

You were a childhood friend of mine since we met walking home in the 3rd grade and we lived in the same neighborhood. I spent lots of time with you growing up and we stayed in contact all these years later too. I'll never forget the creek in your backyard that dog Duke and Muttly your room in the basement your mom and dad how kind they always were to me like a son, playing JFL football together, collecting baseball cards, doing my paper route together and staying over at each other's house playing video games. I just can't say enough and don't even know what to say really. You'll be missed.

God Bless

September 14, 2017

Jan Craps

Such a sweet man. You will be missed by many. Sympathy to family.

September 14, 2017

Tom Depew

You will be missed you were an awesome father and a brother and friend to me it's been a pleasure getting to know you and ride quads with u and just chilling . Love ya bro rest easy my friend

September 14, 2017

Jeff McMillan

Kara and family,

I got to know Nic for about a year. There was not anything I did not like about him. I will miss seeing him everyday. I am sorry for your loss. Rest In Peace buddy.

Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.

September 13, 2017

Tom Johnson

Rest easy Brother! Nic I'll miss our talks brother you are an awesome man please Rest easy

September 13, 2017

Cindy Brandt

Kara, Kids & Family - I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Nic. The first time I met him he was so polite and such a sweetheart. (And he stayed that way!) He made me feel like I had known him forever. Throughout the years it was very obvious that he loved you Kara and the kids with all his heart. I wish I could take your pain away but hold tight to all the wonderful memories you made with him and know that he will always be watching over all of you from heaven! All of you are in my prayers and fly high with the angels Nic!
Love, Cindy Brandt & Nick Clauser

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