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Richard Clark Grimes Sr, 81, of Bowling Green, Virginia died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Born in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late French Grimes and Alice Teates Grimes.
Richard worked in the Engineering Dept. at Walter Reed Army Medical Center for over 20 years. After leaving Walter Reed and moving to Virgina, he accepted a position as a Deputy Sheriff and the Firearms Instructor with the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office. Once retired, he started his own business as a Federal Firearms Licensed Dealer.
Richard was a quiet and private man with unstoppable energy to fix the unfixable. His forte was juggling many complicated engineering and strategic projects at once. Together with his wife Catherine, the project of building their dream home, much of which he did himself, became his primary focus. He enjoyed being outdoors & was an avid fisherman in his earlier years, especially in the Chesapeake Bay. Richard served his community as an active member of the Roman Catholic Church and was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus at St. John the Evangelist Church in Clinton, Maryland.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Catherine Digilio Grimes; three sons, Richard Clark Grimes Jr., Richard Craig Grimes and Richard Christopher Grimes; a brother, French Grimes (Karen) and three grandchildren, Jonathon Grimes, Joshua Craig Grimes and Sabriya Rashid; He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Grimes.
The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Friday (prayer service at 7pm), February 6, 2026 at Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green, VA. A Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, February 7, 2026 at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 10306 Ladysmith Road, Ruther Glen, VA. 22546. The Church will be open at 10:00 AM before the Funeral Mass for quiet reflection and gathering.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to Samaritan’s Purse in Richard’s name would be welcome. https://www.SamaratinsPurse.org
Immediately following the Mass there will be a light reception. All Are Welcome!