Charles Rex Grimsley, Sr., 79, of Sebring, passed away on January 1, 2012 in Sebring. Rex was born in Hardee County on February 8, 1932. He moved to Sebring twelve years ago from Wauchula, where he had lived for most of his life. He was a carpenter and a football fan who cheered for the underdog team. He loved spending time with his family and having family gatherings.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Grimsley of Sebring; one son, Chucky Grimsley (Vida) of Lake Park, Georgia; four daughters, Kathryn Harris (Claude, Jr.) of Wauchula, Diane Jones (Jerry) of Bowling Green, Sue Oakley of Avon Park, and Tammy Daw (Kenneth, Sr.) of Wauchula; two sisters, Ruth Waldee of Fort Myers and Frances Welch of Bartow; twelve grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Bowling Green Cemetery with Sam Varis officiating.