Ronnie Rex Grimm
Jul 4, 1940 - May 24, 2026
Posted by Jo Aguirre
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Ronnie Rex Grimm, a resident of Hickory, OK, was born on July 4, 1940 in Ponca City, OK to Bonnie (Smith) and Alfred Grimm. He passed away in Davis, OK on May 24, 2026 at the age of 85.
Ronnie had worked as a dairy farmer, but loved Semis and longed to be a truck driver. Ronnie lived in Fairfax, Ok the first several years of his life. In 1946, his family moved to the Hickory/Sulphur area. He attended Oklahoma School for the Deaf and Oklahoma Vocational Technical School in Olkmulgee, OK. He along with his parents owned and operated a dairy farm in Hickory. After selling the dairy, Ronnie worked at Oklahoma School for the Deaf, retiring after 20 plus years of service. Ronnie loved animals especially dogs. He enjoyed putting together models, restoring old tractors, going to antique tractor shows and spending time with his friends who were like family to him.
He was preceded in death by his parents Alfred & Bonnie Grimm.
He is survived by daughter Rhonda & husband Hugh Odom of Sulphur, OK, son Chris & wife Amy Grimm, Hickory OK, Grandchildren, Devyn, Rylea, Jordyn Grimm, Levi & Kirsten Odom, several cousins and many friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday May 28, 2026 from 4 to 7 PM at DeArman Funeral Home in Sulphur.
A private family service will be held on Friday. Services are under the direction of DeArman Funeral Home of Sulphur.