St. Marks Mayor Don Grimes passes suddenly
City to hold emergency meeting on Thursday to discuss vacancy
Don Grimes
Staff Report
St. Marks Mayor Don Grimes died on Thursday, Aug. 11 after a brief illness.
St. Marks City Manager Zoe Mansfield said she talked with Grimes on Friday a week earlier and he told her he was feeling weak and was going into the hospital.
Grimes, 77, had served on the St. Marks city commission for several years. A special meeting has been set for Thursday, Aug. 18, for city commissioners to discuss the matter.
Grimes was involved in St. Marks community events, including he and his wife Sheryl working with the Stone Crab Festival. He was also very involved with his church, Wakulla United Methodist.
Funeral services are set for Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 11 a.m. at Wakulla United Methodist Church in Wakulla Station.