Joe Edward Grimsley, 80, of Wauchula, died March 29, 2011 in Sebring. He was born in Kennett, Missouri, and had been a resident of Hardee County since 1964. He was a member of Faith Assembly of God in Bowling Green. Mr. Grimsley served in the U. S. Army and prior to his retirement, he had been employed with Agrico as a dragline operator.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Grimsley, son, Jimmy Doyle Grimsley, and granddaughter, Emillie Thompson.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Dorothy Grimsley; three sons, Gary Edward Grimsley (Lesa) of Wauchula, Jerry E. Grimsley (Sherry) of Wauchula, and Staff Sgt. Jarret E. Grimsley (Mariann) of Ocala; four daughters, Janice Morrison (Steven) of Lakeland, Glynis Thompson (the Rev. Charles) of Lakeland, Jerris West (James) of Bartow, and Joy D. Harrison of Wauchula; one sister, Aubory Hartley of Sarasota; 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Friday, April 1, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. at Robarts Garden Chapel. Funeral services were Saturday, April 2nd at 10 a.m. at Faith Assembly of God with Rev. James W. Miller, Rev. Donald Holton, and Rev. Charles Thompson officiating. Interment was Monday, April 4th at Sarasota National Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Florida Army National Guard.