Melvin Earl Grimsley, 83, of Shenandoah, died Friday, April 25, 2008, at his home.
Mr. Grimsley was born March 11, 1925, in Page County, and was a son of the late Sye and Grace Comer Grimsley.
He was in the U.S. Navy and served time in World War II. He was employed by Norfolk & Western for 18 years and later was a self-employed painter.
His wife, Ellen May Lucas Grimsley, preceded him in death Oct. 14, 2005.
He is survived by three sons, Jackie Kandill of Toms Brook, and Roy Dale Kandill and Kenneth Kandill of Shenandoah; two brothers, Amos Grimsley and Bungas Grimsley of Luray; four sisters, Eleanor Purdam, Phyllis Robertson, Ginny Shifflett and Frances Turner of Shenandoah; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
A private graveside service will be held at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shenandoah Baptist Church, 428 Fourth St., Shenandoah, VA, the Shenandoah Fire Department, 201 Pennsylvania Ave., Shenandoah, VA, or the Shenandoah Rescue Squad, 544 Fourth St., Shenandoah, VA 22849.
Friends may call at the home of Kenny and Karen, 484 Trenton Ave. in Shenandoah at any time.
Arrangements are by Kyger Funeral Home in Elkton.
Online condolences may be sent to the Grimsley family at www.kygers.com
