Otway ‘Kilroy’ Grimes

Published 3:02 pm Friday, November 1, 2024

Otway “Kilroy” Grimes, age 89, of Andalusia passed away Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024.

Graveside services were held Thursday, Oct. 31, 1 p.m., at Stone Lake Gardens. The family received friends at Keahey Funeral Home beginning at noon until time to depart for the graveside. Rev. Jay Driver and Rev. Jeff Grimes officiated and Kym Keahey provided a eulogy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 66 years, Peggy Grimes; daughter, Ramona Grimes; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Otway grew up in the Rose Hill Community and was a member of Good News Chapel in Rose Hill. He served in the Army National Guard and was a commercial truck driver for AAA Cooper for 40 years. After retirement, he worked with Keahey Funeral Home for many years. Otway was loved by everyone who met him.