Arthur W. Grimaud

Biography

Arthur W. Grimaud Appling, GA. - Mr. Arthur Wade Grimaud, 70 of White Oak Rd. entered into rest May 17, 2011. He was the beloved husband of Karla Omsted Grimaud. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 20, 2011 at Whiteoak United Methodist Church Cemetery with Revs. Alvin Taylor and Jim Tirko officiating. Pallbearers will be: Gene Hardy, Larry Norris, Keith Wall, Foster Olson, Andy McGovern and Pete Allen. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the graveside. Mr. Grimaud was born in Richmond County, Georgia and was the son of the late George Foster Grimaud and the late Fannie Wortham Grimaud. He served in the United States Navy and the United States Navy Reserves. Mr. Grimaud was the owner and operator of Arthur Grimaud Inc. where he was involved in the construction of Jones Creek Golf Course and many subdivisions including: Grimaud Place, Northview and Elias Station. He was a faithful and devoted member of White Oak United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife Karla O. Grimaud; son, Jason Grimaud and wife, Caryn; grandson, Chase Arthur Grimaud all of Greensboro, GA; brothers, George Grimaud and wife, Martha Jean, Tignall, GA, Andrew Grimaud and wife, Pat, Washington, GA, David Grimaud and wife, Joyce, Appling, GA; sisters, Yvonne Knox and husband, Gene, Appling, GA, Rudy Olson and husband, Jerry, Nancy Thomas and husband, Ennis, Anne Hogan and husband, Bill all of Grovetown, GA; numerous nieces and nephews and many cherished friends. Memorials may be made to White Oak United Methodist Church c/o Margie Morris P. O. Box 158, Appling, GA 30802 or to the Gideon's International P. O. Box 1773, Thomson, GA 30824. Friends may call the residence or from 6 until 9 p.m. Thursday, May 19, 2011 at the funeral home. Please visit BeggsFuneralHome.com for additional obituary information or to sign the family's personal guest book. Beggs Funeral Home, 799 Cobbham Road, NE, Thomson, Georgia 706/595-4100