Jerry “JB” “Jelly Belly” Grimes, 78, passed peacefully in his sleep on Nov. 10, 2016. He was born on June 30, 1938 and lived in the Hoquiam area until moving to Illinois earlier this year.

Jerry was one of the original members of the Pushrods Car Club of Hoquiam and worked as a local truck driver for most of his life.

Jerry leaves behind his wife Mary, sons Scotty (Trish) and Gary of Aberdeen, daughter Julie (Alan) Solem of Tenino and many step children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and sisters.

Please join us for a potluck celebration of life on Dec. 10, 12-3 p.m., at Hoquiam Elks. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to PushRods of Hoquiam, PO Box 572, Hoquiam, WA 98550.

To share memories or express condolences with the family, please send them to sbgrimes@hotmail.com.