WILLIAM GRIMES
William “Rainey” Grimes, 57, of Weirton, passed away Friday January 3, 2025. He was born on July 3, 1967 in Weirton, the son of the late James and Bonnie (Backus) Grimes. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James “Jeff” Grimes.
He was a graduate of Weir High, Veteran of the Army and retired from Advance Auto. Rainey was a member of the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department and Weirton Company #1 Volunteer Fire Department.
He is survived by his loving family, his wife, Donna (Weekly) Grimes at home, a daughter, Taylor Grimes (Cameron Lancaster), of Weirton; a step-daughter, Beth (Kevin) Weaver of Weirton; four grandchildren, Alex, Ronan and Laney Rogers and Kennedy Weaver. He is also survived by a brother Timothy (Renee) Grimes of Pa; a special cousin, Mary Tice, of New Cumberland; sister-in-law Carol Lada and brother-in-law, Rick (Helen) Weekly and by a feline companion “Leo” and canine “Sidney”.
Family and friends will be received on Tuesday January 6, 2025, at the Nixon Funeral Home of Newell from 4 pm. to time of service at 6 pm.