Graveside Service with Military Honors for Retired SGT William Maurice Grimes, Sr., 58 of Houston, TX will be held on Friday, October 9, 2020, 10:00 a.m. at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, TX.

Maurice was born March 05, 1962 in Orlando, Florida to the late Leroy and Martha Grimes, and later raised by Moses and Thelma Williams. Maurice was educated by the Orlando School System and graduated from Orlando High School.  later joined the United States Army as a Field Artillery Specialist.

A devoted soldier, husband, father, and friend, Maurice, Sr. joined the United States Military in 1980 after graduating. Maurice was a Field Artillery Specialist. He retired after serving 15 honorable years. His awards, medals and decorations include: Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal (4 ^th Award), and the Army Basic Recruiter Badge w/3 Gold Achievement Stars.

In 1986 he married Jacqueline Grimes who was the love of his life for over 31 years. From this union, they had two sons, William Maurice Grimes, Jr., and Daniel Latrell Grimes. Maurice, Sr., gave his life to Jesus Christ while serving in Bamberg, Germany in 1982. As a result, his love for God and His word empowered him to lead countless soldiers and their family members to the Lord.

Maurice was an avid driver and loved traveling, he pursued his dreams of becoming a long-haul truck driver and owning his own trucking company.

Left to cherish his memories: his wife, Jacqueline Grimes; three amazing sons, William Maurice Grimes, Jr of Austin, TX, Daniel Latrell Grimes of Harker Heights, TX and Antonio Chappelle (Kim) of Chicago, IL; siblings, Cynthia Grimes (Will) Green and Ronald Grimes (Jackie) both of Orlando, FL, Patricia Grimes (Steven) Delaine of Brooksville, FL, and Warren Grimes (Kimberly) of TN; uncles, Hosea Grimes, Melvin Grimes, and Donald Ashley (Lily) all of Orlando, FL; aunt, Ingrid Ashley of Orlando, FL. He also leaves behind to cherish his memories his beautiful grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, spiritual mentors, and loyal friends.

On September 24, 2020, Maurice departed this earthly life at the age of 58. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy (Martha) Grimes, and Moses (Thelma) Williams; brother, Ben Bristol; and sisters, Carolyn (Ann) Hester, and Benita Bristol Martin.