Robert Tucker Grimes

Robert Tucker Grimes, 22, of Sanford went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, April 16th, 2025, at home surrounded by family.

Tucker was born April 23, 2002, in Lee County to Stephen Grimes and Jo Ann Murchison Carpenter. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, John F. Grimes, III.

Tucker was an honorary fireman at both Goldston Fire Department and Siler City Fire Department. He attended Goldston Methodist Church with his family. Tucker was an avid train lover and loved to sit and watch trains with his Poppie. He loved riding in his 1994 pickup, going camping and fishing, and riding his scooter around Siler City. He was a huge NC State fan and loved watching the games. He loved dogs and 18 wheelers as well. Tucker really enjoyed spending time with his family and coming down to Budd Tire and answering the phones.

Left to honor Tucker’s memory, he is survived by his mother, Jo Ann Murchison Carpenter and her husband, Keith; his father, Stephen Grimes and his wife, Marcia; his sister, Sophia Grimes; his brother, Daniel Grimes; his paternal grandmother, Cecilia Grimes Allen and her husband, Archie; his maternal grandparents, Robert and Sunny Murchison; his uncle, J.T. Grimes and his wife, Alysia; his aunt, Angie Tally and her husband, Dennis; and a host of cousins that he loved dearly.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 19th, 2025, at 3 pm, at Goldston Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 1 – 2:30 pm at the church prior to the service. Burial will follow in Goldston Memorial Cemetery. Services will be officiated by Reverend David King, Reverend Kerry Wood, and special speakers, J.T. Grimes and Sophia Grimes. Lie in Repose will be at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home Friday, April 18th, 2025, from 1-5 PM. 

In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to Make A Wish Foundation https://secure2.wish.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=dfr_landing&chid=100-000

The family wishes to thank Duke Palliative Care and Dr. Lee, Primary HealthChoice and Cassondra McClean, and Amedisys Hospice for their care and attention of Tucker.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Grimes family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com