James "Jim" Robert Grames

James “Jim” Robert Grames
September 2, 1941 ~ November 7, 2020

James “Jim” R. Grames, age 79, of Jones, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 in Three Rivers.

Jim was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on September 2, 1941, the son of George and Rose (Sitar) Grames.

On July 20, 1963 in Jones, Michigan, Jim married Betty Jean Daughtery, who survives him in death.

Jim liked to work hard and play harder. He worked for many years for MDOT in Jones, Michigan as a highway worker and was previously a Fire Chief of Newberg Fire Department. Jim enjoyed stock car racing, diving, riding his motorcycle and snowmobiles.

Jim is survived by his wife of 57 years, Betty; one daughter Brenda Grames of Three Rivers; one son Jeffrey (Pamela) Grames of Milan, Ohio; three grandchildren Dustin Grames, Victoria Grames, Keagan Grames; two sisters Charlene (Ted) Paddock of Brighton, MI, Phyllis Baker of Shipshewana; two brothers David (Jennifer) Grames of Three Rivers, Greg Grames of Marcellus; and one step-brother Tom (Virginia) Ball of Constantine.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents; one step-brother Doug Ball and sister-in-law Klover Grames.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 11:30am at Poes Cemetery in Jones, Michigan. Memorial donations may be directed to the Jones Fire and Ambulance Service in Newburg Township. Online condolences may be left at www.materralstonfuneralhome.com .