William "Bill" Grimsley, born December 6, 1950, in Tulare, California to Samuel and Doris (Walker) Grimsley went to his Heavenly home October 24, 2024, in Osceola, Missouri.

On May 3, 1969, Bill married Barbara, his wife of 55 years. To this union, two children were born, William Jr. and Andrea. Bill worked in agriculture most of his life, but his dream was fulfilled when he and Barbara bought their very own farm in Osceola, Missouri. They lived there three years before his passing.

Bill was a proud grandfather to William Grimsley, DeEtta Evans, Kirk Rios, Jamie Rios, Matthew Rios, Elizabeth Naylor, and Andrew Naylor. Great grandfather to Ellie May Reader, Jax Reader, Kissaila Rios, and William "Liam" Rios who is due December 24, 2024, and a loved father-in-law to Michael Naylor.

Bill is loved and will be sadly missed by family and friends and all who knew him.