Connor Grimes Accident; Skylare Grimes Mourns Husband who Passes Away In Accident, Announces pregnancy
The communities of Union City and Obion, Tennessee, are united in grief after the untimely death of Connor Grimes, a 25-year-old Dyersburg resident who tragically lost his life in an accident during the holiday season.
Grimes’ passing has left a profound void in the hearts of those who knew him, as friends, family, and colleagues remember him as a devoted husband, a compassionate friend, and a dedicated junior firefighter at the Obion Fire Department.
A graduate of Obion County Central High School, Grimes was a proud member of his community, balancing his duties as a firefighter with his role as a loving husband to Skylare Grimes. The couple had built a life together in Dyersburg, Tennessee, where they were preparing to start a family.
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Skylare shared on Facebook on Friday, December 27, 2024, that she is expecting their first child. The announcement came amidst her mourning, adding a bittersweet note to the tragedy.
“My heart is shattered, but I’m holding on to the love Connor and I shared and the future we dreamed of together. Our child will know how incredible their father was,” she wrote, receiving an outpouring of support from friends and the community.