William ( Billy) Grimsley , age 54 , resident of Livingston, Tennessee passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family on October 18, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. William was born on February 4, 1965 to William ( Bill) Cordell Grimsley and Phyllis Henry Grimsley in Columbia, Tennessee. He grew up in Columbia and attended Columbia Central High School. His work took him to Texas, Nashville and Cookeville where he eventually settled and made his home in Livingston, Tennessee. William worked for 19 years for Cummins, Inc (formerly Fleetguard) until his health forced him to take an early retirement.
William loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting and being near the water. He loved Tennessee Football, especially the Tennessee Titans. Some of his favorite memories were attending games with his dad and watching the games at home with his family. William loved his family more than anything and loved being “Papa” to his pride and joy, his first grandson, Dawson Wayne. Sadly, William passed away before meeting his first granddaughter , Willa Lynn born on October 25, 2019.
William is survived by his children, Shelby Grimsley, Savannah ( fiancé Cody Stafford) Grimsley, Samuel ( fiancé Kris Ann Nivens) Grimsley ; Grandchildren , Dawson Wayne and Willa Lynn Stafford ; Mother, Phyllis Grimsley; Sister , Vanessa ( Kenneth) Purdom ; Nephew, Logan ( Alexis) Purdom ; Niece, Megan ( Grayson) Proctor ; Great-Niece, Evelyn James Purdom ; Mother of his children, Darlene Grimsley; Special friend, Saxton Officer ; His fur baby, Gus, who never left his side ; many cousins, aunts ,uncles and childhood friends who loved him dearly.
William is preceded in death by his beloved daddy, William ( Bill) Grimsley ; maternal and paternal grandparents.
A Celebration of William’s life will be Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 1:00 pm at Allons Church of Christ, 3154 Celina Hwy, Allons, Tn 38541 . Family will visit with friends from 11:00 am until time of the service at the church.
Crossville Memorial Funeral Home is assisting in the arrangements.