John Colson "2 Daddy" "Daddy John" Rimes

Mr. John Colson "2 Daddy" "Daddy John" Rimes, age 80, of Worthington Springs, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday July 28, 2013 surrounded by his family after an extended illness. Mr. Rimes was born on October 26, 1932, in Worthington Springs to the late Wilbur H. and Virginia Colson Rimes, where he lived most of his life. Mr. Rimes was a long distance truck driver for 63 years until ill health forced him to retire. Mr. Rimes was a member of the Grace Fellowship Church in Worthington Springs. Mr. Rimes was preceded in death by a son: William C. Rimes; grandson: Matthew Williamson; granddaughter's: Ashlee and Allisun Box; brother: Thomas Rimes and step-father: Angus Bielling. Mr. Rimes is survived by his loving wife: Janice Mathis Rimes of Worthington Springs; Children: Jason Rimes (Deanna) of Worthington Springs, Lori Box (Cedric) of Salt Springs, Ronny Pinkston (Marlana) of Worthington Springs, Wilbur Colson Rimes (Vicki) of Lebanon, Tennessee, Marilyn Wells (Jeff) of McGee, Mississippi, and Melinda Rimes of Providence; Sister: Mary Virginia Williams; sixteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive. Memorial Services for Mr. Rimes will be conducted on Thursday August 1, 2013, at 11AM in the chapel of Archer Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Elixson officiating. Internment will follow at a later date in Bethlehem-Rimes Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10-11AM (hour prior to the service) at the funeral home. Archer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 386-496-2008. Please sign the guestbook at www.archerfuneralhome.com