Buck M. Grimmett

Buck M. Grimmett, 68, Paragould, died Wednesday at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born April 3, 1942 in Success, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Buck and Kathryn Willis Grimmett, sister, Jo Reta Patterson and son, John Thomas Grimmett. He was a retired Machinist and served in the Army during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife: Sharon Grimmett, of the home; step-mother: Melveeta Grimmett of Eldon, Missouri; daughters: Melissa (Bob) Hamlin of Loves Park, Illinois, Laurine Lori (Chris) Frayer of Paragould, Arkansas; sisters: Edwina (Bob) Lundberg of Mountain View, Missouri, Jeanie (Steve) Andren of Roswell, New Mexico; brother: Carmen (Kay) Grimmett of Mountain View, Missouri; 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, at Heath Funeral Home in Paragould, Arkansas. The family will also receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday, at Sunset Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens in Rockford, Illinois. The celebration of his life will take place at Sunset Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens in Rockford, Illinois on Monday at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The pallbearers will be John Murphy, Ryan Frayer, Jarred Grimmett, Jessie Roe, Corey Namors and Ronnie Davis. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. To sign online registry, please visit www.heathfuneralhome.com.