Jesse

Grimes

Jesse Grimes, Jr., 83, passed away on November 4, 2026, at Shearer Richardson Nursing Home in Okolona, Mississippi.

Jesse was born on January 13, 1943, to Rosa Wilson Grimes and Jesse Grimes, Sr., in Gary, Indiana. He attended Tolleston High School and graduated in 1962.

He lived in Detroit, Michigan, and was employed at Chrysler Corporation.

He later moved to Dallas, Texas, where he worked for Texas Instruments. He eventually moved back to Gary, Indiana, and after retiring moved to Okolona, Mississippi, to be with his sons, Jamal and Jamar Grimes.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosa Grimes Teamer and Jesse Grimes, Sr.; stepfather, William “Bud” Teamer; brothers, Victor Grimes and Lindberg Teamer; and sisters, Georgia Lee Ward, Nadine Teamer, and Margaret Ann Carrington.

He is survived by his children, Marcia (Harryl) Davidson of Munster, IN, Jamal Grimes, and Jamar Grimes of Okolona, MS; grandchildren, Stephanie King of Gary, IN, Charles Davidson of Munster, IN, Kristen Renee Davidson of Dyer, IN, JaQuante Grimes (USAF, Jordan), and JaKyra Nicole Grimes of Amory, MS; great-grandchildren, KiLeigh Jade (K. J.) Hampton of Amory, MS, Canaan King of Gary, IN, and Santana (Tana) Davidson of Dyer, IN; brother, William Teamer, Jr., of Detroit, MI; sisters, Linda (Whitney) Hightower of Orlando, FL, Norma Jean (Marker) Hendricks of Dallas, TX, Valerie Hawkins of Austin, TX, and Koquese Grimes Collins of Detroit, MI; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.