William Arthur “Bill” Grimes

October 27, 1943 – June 4, 2026

William Arthur “Bill” Grimes went home to his Lord on Thursday night, June 4, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was welcomed into the world by his loving parents, Charles Franklin Sr. and Rosamary (Bates) Grimes, on October 27, 1943, in Tipton.

Bill graduated from Tipton High School as a member of the Class of 1962.

Upon graduation, Bill worked hard to pay for his tuition to Butler University where he graduated in 1969 with a degree in music. Bill would go on to teach music and serve as band director at Brownsburg High School for five years.

On November 20, 1976, he married Minerva “Minnie” Montemayor, with whom he would share nearly 50 years together.

Bill worked for Jim Dandy Restaurants for nearly 40 years. He was a member of West Street Christian Church, where he was honored to be named Elder Emeritus. He was also a member of Moose Lodge #1590 and Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #109. He also carried on his love of music in the Tipton Community Band where he enjoyed playing his alto and soprano saxophones.

Bill will be remembered for his “in charge” but fair approach, his warm smile, caring nature, and unwavering commitment to his family and friends. Whether through his guidance, sense of humor, or quiet acts of kindness, he left a lasting impression on everyone, and was affectionately known by many as “Mr. Bill.”

He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Raymond “Jack” Moody, Constance “Connie” Tolle, Mary Lou Grimes, Charles F. “Charlie” Grimes, Jr., and Hillard Donovan “Don” Grimes.

Left to carry on his legacy is his beloved wife Minnie; his children, Tony (Chrisi) Grimes of Fishers, Maria (Brendan) McGrath of Westfield, and Gina (John) Kelley of Nashville, Tenn. He is also survived by his siblings, brothers Harold (Linda) Grimes of Banning, Calif., and Willard Danovan “Dan” (Margaret) Grimes of Hiawassee, Ga.

Bill loved watching all his grandchildren grow up: Julia and Alex Grimes of Fishers, Molly and Saoirse McGrath of Westfield, Sidney (Corey) Kuropas of Austin, Texas, Devin (David) Wallach of Oxnard, Calif., and Cash Kelley of Nashville, Tenn. He is also survived and loved by many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Visitation for Bill will be held at West Street Christian Church on Saturday, June 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the funeral following at 2 p.m. Rev. Ashley Sherard will preside. Burial will follow services at Fairview Cemetery in Tipton.

Memorial contributions may be made in Bill’s honor to West Street Christian Church, 132 N. West St., Tipton, IN 46072.

The staff of Young-Nichols is honored to serve Bill’s family in their hour of need. Online condolences for Bill’s family may be made on his obituary page at young-nichols.com.