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Conita Mae "Connie" (Higginbotham) & William M "Bill" Grimes
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Dewey Cemetery
Dewey, Washington Co. OK


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 Obit for Conita posted by Ann Weber
Sep 20, 1931 - Oct 3, 2018

DAVIS FAMILY FUNERAL HOME
DEWEY, WASHINGTON CO, OK
(permission granted)

Connie Grimes, 87, of Dewey, died Wednesday in Bartlesville.

Conita Mae Higginbotham - or Connie as she was known - was born the daughter of Con and Vina (Conwell) Higginbotham on Sept. 20, 1931, in Iola, KS. She was raised in Iola and participated in cheerleading, choir, 4-H and drama, graduating from Iola High School In 1949. Connie attended one year at Iola Junior College before moving to Bartlesville to work at Phillips Petroleum Co.

Connie loved to sing and was on the Phillips Water Ballet team. On Sept. 13, 1951, Connie had just finished singing jazz at a local club before heading over to a dance at the YMCA where she met Bill who was stationed in Bartlesville with the Air Force. They quickly fell in love and married on Jan. 6, 1952, and made their home in Bartlesville. Once the kids were older Connie started work with the Bartlesville Public Schools in the cafeteria, retiring after 10 plus years of service. Once retired Bill and Connie moved over to Grand Lake where they enjoyed entertaining the grandchildren and wintered in Port Isabel, TX. In 2009 they moved back to Dewey.

Connie loved animals and always had dogs which she loved to train and show. One special golden retriever, April, won Grand Champion in obedience and confirmation. Connie loved her family, supporting her children and grandchildren in their many activities over the years, and they loved her dearly.

Connie is survived by her two children Cynthia Lynn Blake and Brent of Lenexa, KS, and Mike Grimes and Robi of Wann; one brother Steven Higginbotham of Bartlesville; two sisters, Billie Frame of Bartlesville, and Linda Guenther and Melvin of Iola; six grandchildren Stacy Miller and Aaron, Tiffany Arnold and Rusty, Abbey Grimes, Carter Grimes, McKinley Grimes and Laura Davito; six great grandchildren Olivia, Kennedy, Blake, Avery Grace, Beck and Vera; and nieces Debbie, Chris, Cathy, Kelley and Sherri.

She is preceded in death by her parents and husband of 63 years, Bill.

Connie’s family will receive friends at the Davis Family Funeral Home – Dewey Chapel, 918-534-3030, 113 S. Osage (Hwy. 75), Dewey, on Sunday, Oct. 7, from 3-5. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Washington County SPCA, 16620 Hwy 123, Bartlesville, OK 74003.

Funeral services will take place Monday, Oct. 8, at 10 a.m. at the Davis Family Funeral Home - Dewey Chapel, with Chaplin Jsue Wagner officiating.

Interment will follow in the Dewey Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Carter Davis and the Davis Family Funeral Home – Dewey Chapel.

Online condolences and remembrances may be shared at www.DavisFamilyFuneralHome.com
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Obit for William
Mar 21, 1931 - Jun 24, 2015


DAVIS FAMILY FUNERAL HOME
DEWEY, WASHINGTON CO, OK
(permission granted)

William M. “Bill” Grimes, 84, of Dewey died Wednesday in Bartlesville.

Bill was born the son of William A. and Margaret (Wilson) Grimes on March 21, 1931, in Corbin, KY. He was raised in Arp, TN, graduating from Ripley High School in 1950. From an early age Bill had the gift of song and, beginning at age two, used his talent to sing at church. Bill developed his singing ability by taking voice lessons through adulthood. Bill attended Memphis State for a semester before joining the U.S. Air Force in 1951. He received his basic training in Biloxi, MS, and was assigned to Bartlesville at Radar Hill for the rest of his military career.

On Sept. 13, 1951, while attending a YMCA dance Bill met the love of his life Connie Higginbotham and they were united in marriage on Jan. 6, 1952, in Iola, KS. After Bill’s honorable discharge in 1954 he attended business college before starting his 38 year career as a federal reporting supervisor with Phillips Petroleum Co. Bill and Connie moved to Grove for several years before relocating to Dewey in 2009.

Bill had many passions in life and was active in the community using both his talents and his time to help others. He used his gift of singing to glorify the Lord. He enjoyed sailing and racing Hobie Cats, coaching while his kids were young and judging girl's gymnastics at the Phillips gymnastics center. He was physically active and enjoyed archery and running. He was a good father and provider for his family and a member of the American Legion as well as the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR).

Bill is survived by his loving wife Connie of the home; two children Cindy Lynn Blake and Brent of Lenexa, KS, and Mike Grimes and Robi of Wann, OK; six grandchildren, Stacy Miller and Aaron, Tiffany Arnold and Rusty, Abbey Grimes, Carter Grimes, McKinley Grimes, and Laura Davito; and six great grandchildren, Olivia, Kennedy, Blake, Avery Grace, Beck and Vera. He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister Betty Stone.

Bill’s family will receive friends at the Davis Family Funeral Home, 918-534-3030, 113 S. Osage (Hwy. 75), Dewey, on Friday, June 26, from 6-8 p.m. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Bartlesville Salvation Army, 101 N Bucy Ave, Bartlesville, Ok 74003.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2015, at the Dewey United Methodist Church, with Rev. Dale Durnell officiating. Military honors will be provided by the James H. Teel American Legion Post 105 Honor Guard. Services are under the direction of Carter Davis and the Davis Family Funeral Home. Online condolences and remembrances may be shared with Bill’s family at www.DavisFamilyFuneralHome.comm.

 

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