David Curtis Grimsley

September 22, 1929 – September 18, 2023

David Curtis Grimsley of Utica, MS died September 18, 2023 at the age of 93 just 4 days shy of his 94th birthday. He was born on September 22, 1929 to John Henry and Alma Thomas Grimsley in Sandy Hook, MS. David was a bookkeeper at the Rankin Company in Columbia for a number of years and then served his country in the Korean War. He devoted his life to serving God in the music ministry. He ministered at the following Baptist churches: Calvary, New Hope, Aberdeen, Tytlertown, Purvis, Highland-Vicksburg, and Carson Springs. David participated with other ministers on a mission trip to Bermuda and also performed with the Singing Churchmen in South Korea. He was very active in leading choir tours all over the United States and traveling with senior adults on church trips.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM at Carson Springs Baptist Church on 10 Thad Road, Sandy Hook, Mississippi. Burial will follow in Carson Springs Cemetery. Brother Carl Dickens, Bro. Archie Herrin, and Dr. Bob Magruger will officiate along with Bro. Blake McDaniel who will conduct the graveside service. Military rites will be performed by American Legion Post 56. Hartman Hughes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years Wilda Grimsley;  father John Henry Grimsley;  mother Alma Thomas Grimsley;  brother W. D. Grimsley;  sisters R. V. Grimsley Vince and Johnnie Lou Grimsley Moore.

Survivors include his daughters Kathy Grafton and Pamela Jennings (Howard);  grandchildren Brian Grafton (Adina), Jennifer Rouse (Justen), Andrea Strickland (Trey) and Curt Jennings (Jessica);    great grandchildren Jacob Rouse, Jacie Rouse and Calhan Strickland; along with a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and loving family.

Pallbearers will be Garath Fortenberry, Jacob Fortenberry, Brian Grafton, Curt Jennings, Jacob Rouse, Justen Rouse, and Trey Strickland.