Monroe "Montey" Grimes

January 17, 1935 - January 29, 2021

Monroe "Montey" Grimes, 86, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Friday, January 29, 2021 at St. Francis Medical Center. He was born January 17, 1935 in Alton, Illinois to Monroe Ganaway and Wilma Marie Scott Grimes. He and Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Grimes were married May 4, 1974 at Cape Girardeau. She preceded him in death on November 24, 2010. He served in the Sea Bee Reserves. He was the area manager for Praxair Distribution Inc. for 39 years, retiring in 1999. After retirement he worked for Special Design Health Care. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and the Elks. Survivors include two sons, Jeffery Lynn (Valerie) Grimes of Byrnes Mill, Missouri and Mark Jason (Misty) Grimes of Cape Girardeau; four grandchildren, Matthew Grimes, Phillip Grimes, Kolby Grimes and Brynnan Grimes. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and a sister, Jo Donna Grimes. Visitation will be 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Cape Girardeau. Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 am Wednesday at the church with the Rev. Rick Jones officiating. Entombment will be at Cape County Memorial Park Mausoleum in Cape Girardeau. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1913 Ritter Dr., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford and Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.