Roger Grimes

Roger Dale Grimes went to be with his savior Jesus Christ, May 17th 2019 at the age of 66. Roger was born in San Antonio TX, May 15th 1953. He graduated from Baylor University in 1981 and married his bride Jacki, in June of 1982.

Roger worked for Robinson ISD and Waco ISD as a coach and PE instructor for 28 years, and later in life worked for Waco Transit as a driver. He was faithful servant of God and attended Highland Baptist Church where he became a deacon.

He was a kind and wonderful man of God. He loved his wife and children more than can be described. He always put others before himself even in his sickness. He will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at OakCrest Funeral Home.

The graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco, followed by a Memorial Service at 2 p.m. at Highland Baptist Church Chapel, Waco, Texas.

Roger is survived by his wife, Jacki; two daughters, Sarah Dalton and her husband, David, and Rachel Grimes; two sons, David Grimes and his wife, Taryn, and Evan Grimes; sister, Sherry Vanderlinden; brothers, Kenneth Grimes and Steve Grimes; and four grandchildren, Jackson, Gunnar, Levi and Dakota.