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Andrew Grimes Obituary

Andrew David Grimes N. CHARLESTON - Friends and family are invited to attend his funeral mass this morning beginning at 11 o'clock at St. Teresa's Catholic Church located at 11001 Dorchester Road in Summerville. Burial will follow at Dorchester Memory Gardens, 11000 Dorchester Road, Summerville. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 S. MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843) 873-4040 Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 26 to Oct. 8, 2014.

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MICHELLE INERE

September 18, 2025

Still think about you all the time. Miss you...

Frank Freeman

September 18, 2019

Was thinking of Andrew just yesterday. Love to the family!

October 8, 2014

October 8,2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.

Smalls family

S. Washington

October 2, 2014

Sorry for your loss. May the GOD of all comfort be with the family at this time of sorrow.

Sabrina Grogan

October 2, 2014

Andrew and I attended law school together. As two "Gr" last names, we were often lined up together, especially in our first year. He was friendly and kind and made me laugh with his sly wit. Any time I saw him in court, he always put a smile on my face. I cannot tell you how sorry I am to hear of his untimely passing. He will be so missed. My deepest condolences to his family.

Phyllis Burkhard

September 30, 2014

I am very sorry to hear of Andrew's death. I enjoyed knowing him when he was a student at the USC School of Law, and I always thought very highly of him. He was a good man. My condolences to his family and friends.

Jenny Kitchings

September 30, 2014

Andrew was a brilliant and dedicated lawyer who touched many lives. I will always remember his enthusiasm for the law and tireless efforts for his clients. He was awe-inspiring. Andrew will be sorely missed.

Johnnie Baxley

September 30, 2014

My deepest sympathies for Andrew's family. We went to both undergrad and law school together. He was a fantastic person, a good friend, a superb athlete, and an exceptional lawyer. He will be deeply missed.

September 27, 2014

I want to extend my deepest sympathy to the family and closest friends of Andrew. He was always a professional and treated others with respect. The criminal justice system lost a true defense attorney. Andrew may you rest in peace. Barry N. Goldstein,Charleston

Thomas and Tasha Ratliff

September 26, 2014

Andrew was a great man, well respected, kind hearted,giving, caring, generous and good humored. He will be missed by my wife and myself. His family and fiance will be in our hearts and prayers.

Lee & Sherri Ginn

September 26, 2014

Our deepest condolences to Andrew's family and friends. Such a loss.

September 26, 2014

Andrew was a devoted judge and friend to the city of Hanahan. His legacy will live on forever in the city of Hanahan.
Mayor Minnie Blackwell

KYM BROWN

September 26, 2014

THE FAMILY OF MR GRIMES I PRAYED ASKING GOD TO HELP YOU THRU THIS TRYING TIME AN ANGEL WENT TO BE WITH GOD HE WILL TRULY B MISSED I MEET HIM 3 YRS AGO HES THE ACTIVE ATTORNEY FOR MY SON ( WARM HEART POSITIVE ATTITUDE CARING DOWN TO EARTH AND UNDERSTANDING MAN) I CAN GO ON EXPRESS HIS CHARACTER GOD TAKES THE BEST 1ST HE BODY WILL SLEEP UNTIL THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST WHEN JESUS COMES MR GRIMES WILL GO WITH HIM MAY GOD CONT TO KEEP AND BLESS YOU ALL IN EVERY AREA OF YOUR LIFE MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE GRIMES FAMILY

September 26, 2014

My heart and prayers go out to you, Whitney, and family and friends who so love the wonderful Andrew. We have been quite blessed having you and Whitney next door to us. Thank you for touching our lives. Godspeed our friend Andrew, June

Michelle Inere

September 26, 2014

I will always remember how much fun Andrew was to be around. His quirky sense of humor, his love of sports, and the way he embraced challenges with enthusiasm and determination. He was a good friend and he will be missed.

Anna Moore

September 26, 2014

I am sorry for your lost. May God grant you all love, peace and understanding through a time such as this. May your memories bring you comfort.

Frank & Doris Freeman

September 26, 2014

Was saddened to learn of Andrews passing.
Our prayers are with you.

Vernida Gaillard Hill, Esq.

September 26, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Grimes family and those of us in the legal community who knew Andrew. Blessings and peace.

Debbie Littlejohn

September 26, 2014

Andrew was a leader, great attorney, fought hard for his clients and above all he was a good friend. I pray his family will have comfort in knowing he was loved by so many.

DeAnna Fields (Perry)

September 25, 2014

I am shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of Andrew. Growing up he was always a great guy, quiet but sweet. My prayers are with his family at this time.

Sheriff Al Cannon

September 25, 2014

Andrew was a dedicated Public Defender and public servant. He touched the lives of many as he sought to protect the rights of his clients.

Jen Quattlebaum

September 25, 2014

My deepest condolences to the entire family. Andrew was an incredibly humble and honorable man.

September 25, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Andrew was a brilliant lawyer, kind, compassionate and humble person and dedicated to representing his clients no matter how difficult the case. We met when he was Judge Pieper's law clerk and we remained friends over the years. He will leave a great void in our profession and be greatly missed. My deepest sympathies to his family and fiance.
Pamela Polzin, Goose Creek, SC

Mayor and City Council of Hanahan

September 25, 2014

Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of your loved one. Your family is in our thoughts and in our prayers. Mayor Minnie Newman-Blackwell and Hanahan City Council: Dan Owens, Kevin Cox, Joel Hodges, Mike Dyson, Michael Sally and Jeff Chandler and the Employees at the City of Hanahan.

September 25, 2014

I worked with Andrew for many years while he was a Chief Judge for the City of Hanahan. He was a very kind man and will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Christina Comstock

September 25, 2014

I enjoyed working with Andrew. He will be remembered as a very kind and loved man.

Alan Kramitz

September 25, 2014

Andrew will truly be missed by everyone. He was a true champion to the defense of his clients and always tried his best even when cases weren't going his way. You could always count on Andrew to go beyond the call of duty. I will truly miss Andrew, not seeing him at a Preliminary Hearing or fighting for a client downtown. Andrew, I am honored to have known you over these countless years and our judicial system and community has lost a very special person. God Bless you Andrew Grimes.

Victor Revelise

September 25, 2014

Andrew and I served together as Municipal Judges in Hanahan eight years ago.He wasa great fellow and an outstanding attorney.I am saddened at his untimely passing and extend my sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Sue Cochran

September 25, 2014

My prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this time.

Lisa, Shawn & Collin Livingston

September 25, 2014

Andrew was such a wonderful and kind man. He was such a blessing to our family; it was an honor to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. We will miss you forever.

Rauch Wise

September 25, 2014

He will be missed by the entire criminal defense bar. We all share in your loss.

Lynn Lofton

September 25, 2014

Andrew was a great friend, excellent lawyer and all around good person. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. He has left a legacy of pursuit of justice and fairness in this community and will be sorely missed.

Harris Beach

September 25, 2014

Andrew was my boss at the Colleton County PD Offfice. He was a friend and a great criminal lawyer. I will miss him and his counsel.

Deborah Cattell

September 25, 2014

So incredibly sorry for your loss. Andrew was truly a fine man. I learned so much from him professionally and enjoyed his company personally. He is real loss to the justice community.

Ronald and Zavieria Meggett

September 25, 2014

We are sorry to hear of Andrew's passing. He was such a great guy. We got to know him when he was representing our son. What meek and humble man. My prayers to the family.

Danny Pieper

September 24, 2014

My prayers and thoughts go out to all of Andrew's family. Andrew was my second lawclerk at the circuit court and a friend. He had a brilliant mind and a sharp witty nature. He was never afraid to speak his mind nor would he back down when he felt he was right. He cared about his family and friends so much. As for his clients, he gave them the best legal representation and support possible. He argued cases with confidence and integrity and was always candid with judges and lawyers. He was a mentor to so many lawyers and was always willing to help anyone. The justice system has lost a true hero and Andrew will be greatly missed by all who knew him. We will never forget the memories of his thoughtfulness, his demeanor, and his dedication, nor the causes he so tirelessly pursued.

Marie Seabrook

September 24, 2014

Nary and family, So very sorry for your loss. God will see you through. My prayers are with you all. God Bless

Susan Aplin

September 24, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. Andrew was such a great guy, truly one of a kind. Always up for some friendly competition. We will miss him.

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