Brian Kelly Grimes, 44, of Pace, FL passed away on January 14, 2022 in Pensacola, FL.

Brian was born on October 31, 1977 in Cookeville, Tennessee to Bruce and Joyce Grimes.

Brian enjoyed golf, writing music and poems, baseball, learning to play the guitar and learning Spanish. He loved driving his Jeep, visiting Tennessee, fishing, and watching TV with his parents, and time with friends. He was creative in refinishing wood furniture. He enjoyed all sports and his favorite football team was the Tennessee Volunteers. Everyone that truly knew him knew he had a big heart. He touched so many and made it a point to make all those he encountered feel important and special. He showed up when it mattered, had our backs, gave to and served anyone in need. He loved fiercely and deeply. We take comfort in knowing that he is now at peace.

Brian was a network administrator for over 20 years with PCF.

Brian is survived by his parents, Bruce and Joyce Grimes from Pace, FL, sister, Kristi LoRee Grimes from St. Petersburg, FL and his son, Trenton Kelly Grimes of Milton, FL. He is survived by his grandparents, Selma Grimes, of Helena, GA and Kelly Gerrell Grimes (Sarah) of Metter, GA, his uncles, Randy Grimes of Gray, GA and Jack Wood of Hazlehurst, GA, aunts Judy Strickland of White Oak, GA and Jill Henley of Cookeville, TN, friend & cousin James Grimes, as well as many cousins and friends. He will be missed by his sweet dog, Jet.

Brian will be laid to rest on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 11am in Grimes Cemetery in Wheeler County, Georgia.

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. 1 John 4:7