A Hidden Cache

The Grimes Family: Evelyn, Robert, Walter and Janet.

I just came across an envelope full of pictures that I didn't know I had or I forgot I had.  The latter statement is probably closer to the truth.  This photo features my grandparents Walter and Evelyn (Ayres) Grimes with my mother  and my uncle.  It is by far my favorite family photo that I have of my grandparents and their family.

One of My Favorites

Standing; L-R Stephen Decatur Grimes and Merlin Ellsworth Grimes. Seated Jesse D Grimes holding Walter L. Grimes

This is one of my favorite photos.  It is a four generation photo showing my grandfather, Walter L Grimes, great grandfather, Merlin Ellsworth Grimes, great great grandfather Jesse D Grimes and my great great great grandfather Stephen Decatur Grimes.  I just wish it would have scanned better. 

Ringing Out the Old and Bringing in the New

As the year 2012 draws to close, I wanted to pay tribute to two men that I lost this year. I lost both of my grandfathers in 2012. Both of them to cancer. They were both kind, generous men who enriched my life in numerous ways. I miss them everyday.  So today I'm sharing  photographs of my grandfathers with me.  Here's to a better 2013!


Richard L Wimsatt 20 April 1928-12 April 2012

Walter L Grimes 19 June 1931-21 May 2012