Ronald G. Grimes

Ronald "Ronnie" Gene Grimes, age 80, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Residential Living Center in Garnett, Kansas.

Ronald was born on March 24, 1942 in St. James, Arkansas. He was the second of three children born to Bud and Audra (Younger) Grimes. The family later moved to Kansas. Ronald grew up in Harris, Kansas and graduated from Garnett High School in 1961.

On January 25, 1964, he was united in marriage to Oneda Hinkle in Monahans, Texas. Ronald had five children who called him dad; Anita, Diane, Marvin, Eugene, and JoAnn. In 2004, Ronald and Oneda adopted two of their great-grandchildren, Brandy and Tatum.

Ronald worked at the Anderson County Cooperative after graduating from high school. When his father retired, Ronald took over driving the fuel truck until his retirement in 2005. He was known to many as the "Bubble Gum Man".

Ronald enjoyed fishing and hunting with his family when he had free time. He enjoyed woodworking and small engine repair in his shop at home.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Ronald is survived by his wife of 59 years, Oneda Grimes, of the home; his children, Anita Vernon; Diane Lacy-Trostle and husband Lance; Marvin Grimes; Eugene Grimes and wife Susan; JoAnn Stites and husband Dale; Brandy Archer and Tatum Grimes; seven grandchildren, Deeanna Crum; Jessica Boles and husband Chris; Marie Arceo; Michael Vernon; Tyler Lacy; Jessica Fleming and husband Mason; and Andrea Grimes; twelve great grandchildren; two sisters, Judy Tisor and husband Ray; Peggy Brubaker and husband Marlin; nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Ronald's family will greet friends from 6:00PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel in Garnett, Kansas. Memorial contributions made to First Christian Church Youth Program may be left in care of Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, PO BOX 408, Garnett, Kansas 66032. Condolences to the family may be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .