James Edward Grimes

Background

Grimes, James Edward was born on March 29, 1925 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Son of Johnnie Edward and Ella Annie (Wiese) Grimes.

Education

Associate of Arts, Clifton (Texas) Junior College, 1948. Bachelor, Texas Lutheran College, Seguin, 1950. Master of Arts, University Texas, 1957.

Doctor of Philosophy, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1967.

Career

Virologist, Texas Deputy of Health, Austin, 1953-1963; instructor, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., College Station, 1964-1967; assistant professor, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., College Station, 1967-1974; associate professor, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., College Station, 1974-1987; professor emeritus, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., College Station, 1987-1997. Research associate Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, College Station, since 1987.

Achievements

• James Edward Grimes has been listed as a noteworthy microbiologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Sergeant United States Air Force, 1943-1946, 50-51. Member American Association Avian Pathologists, American Society Microbiology, Association Avian Veterans, American Association Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Texas Veterinary Medical Association (honorary), Texas Lutheran College Alumni Association (Distinguished Alumnus award 1993).

Interests

• Avocations: reading, music appreciation, hiking, nature appreciation.

Connections

Married Helen Martha Hahn, December 12, 1929. Children: Marla Yvette, Kirk Vaughn.

Father:

Johnnie Edward Grimes

Mother:

Ella Annie (Wiese) Grimes

Spouse:

Helen Martha Hahn

child:

Kirk Vaughn Grimes

child:

Marla Yvette Grimes