William John Grimes Sr., 67, a resident of 477 Railroad St., Aurora, died Wednesday, August 8, 2012, at his residence. A funeral will be held at noon Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012, at Reed’s Chapel Church. Burial will follow in the O’Neal family cemetery. Viewing hours are 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Oscar’s Mortuary, New Bern.