Representative Curtis Johnson & Sharon Massey Grimes
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Story & Photography by Tony Centonze
Bruce Kennedy & Joe Creek
Court Room 205 at the Montgomery County Courts Center was recently renamed in honor of the late Judge Ray Grimes who passed away in November of 2020. His friend and colleague Judge Shelton spoke at the event, telling stories of his friendship with Grimes, stories that made people laugh and also brought tears to the eyes of many.
Kimberly Wiggins & Eric Yow
“We are so very proud of him and he would be so humbled by all this attention,” Sharon Massey Grimes said. “He would not believe this many people came out to honor him. We’re just so proud and I’m thankful for all the memories we have.” At the ceremony inside the courts facility, County Mayor Jim Durrett read a joint proclamation from the Tennessee House of Representatives, authored by Reps. Jay Reedy and Curtis Johnson, along with Sen. Bill Powers. Durrett began by saying, “It’s just an honor for me to be asked by the family to come and say a few words today. What a proud day to have known and loved Ray Grimes.” Outside the courthouse a tree was dedicated in his name. Captain Liane Wilson & Sgt Nick Newman
Mayor Jim Durrett & Charles Bloodworth
Daniel Bryant & Adrienne Fry
Dionna Marino & Chris Buerck
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