Todd Wayne Grymes

Todd Wayne Grymes was born on July 1st, 1959 in Houston, Texas to Don and Georgia Grymes. He was reunited with his Creator on January 18th, 2022.

As a child in Houston, he lived close to his paternal grandparents who took him out frequently to explore the bayous and bays around the city and on many fishing trips. His favorite childhood possession was his bike which he used daily to adventure with his best friend, David. Though he grew up in the city, he preferred the summer and winter breaks spent with his maternal grandparents and great aunts and uncles in Sour Lake, Texas. He spent time with his grandfather and uncles hunting, fishing, crabbing, frogging, trapping, baling hay, working cows, and maintaining fence lines and barns. He also spent time with his grandmother gardening, picking produce, snapping beans, and shelling peas. Through his strong connection with his family he was taught the value of simple living and hard work very early in his life and grew a great appreciation for the outdoors, farming, and ranching which he shared with his wife, daughters, and grandchildren.

Todd took his first job at 15 years old with Gulf Pipeline as a laborer. He continued his career in pipeline development and maintenance for 47 years, at Lucas Station in Beaumont, Texas. He served as a lineman, an electrical and instrumentation maintenance technician, and ultimately worked as a cathodic protection technician until he retired from Valero in 2022. He tolerated desk work but his preference was to be in the field gathering data and problem solving with fresh air and wide open spaces surrounding him in his work.

As his career indicates, Todd preferred to spend his time outdoors and found joy even in his time working long days outside practicing the ranching skills he learned in his youth. Those who know him well, know his solutions were often creative and designed with what he had around him. A roll of electrical tape was never out of reach. When not working, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and sharing this with his friends and family. He developed lifelong friendships through his bow-hunting trips to Nebraska and through his time spent fishing on the Bolivar Peninsula. He always had a great hunting and fishing tale to share and was laying the framework to share this passion with his grandchildren.

He acknowledged God’s design was interwoven into the outdoors he loved because his first and greatest passion was for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Todd was baptized into Christ in December 1984 and committed himself to the community and work of Christ through the church and encouraged his children to seek relationship with God and knowledge of God’s plan for mankind.  When leaving the house for school, social activities, or work he would often be heard saying “Remember who you are” to ground his daughters to be a light in the world.

During his new season of retired life, he enjoyed the extra time with family. From dance recitals and karate belt testings, to baseball, softball, football, and basketball games, he made a commitment to be at every event possible. During his last week, he spent 4 days in Galveston with his wife, the love of his life, in the same place they honeymooned over forty years ago. Todd was often a man of few words but his family, friends, and church community knew him to be a quiet servant, willing to help those around him in need. He will be greatly missed but through hope in Christ we look forward to a joyous reunion.

He is survived by his father Donald Wayne Grymes of Huffman, Texas; mother Georgia Ann Grymes of Beaumont, Texas; sister Gay Grymes of Minneapolis, Minnesota; his wife of 41 years Leslie Marie Grymes of Sour Lake, Texas; daughter and son-in-law Candice and Andy Bailey and their children Nolan, Keegan, and Drew, all of Sour Lake, Texas; his daughter and son-in-law Megan and Chris Robin and their children Maddox and Lennox, all of Groves, Texas; and he is also survived by a community of fellow Christians through his long-standing work with the Dowlen Road Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, George W. and Nell Lea Hinson Jones, and RW and Hazel Grymes and great uncle, Aldric Jones, all who heavily invested in the development of his character.

A gathering of Mr. Grymes’ family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday January 23, 2023, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Broussard’s. His committal will be held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.

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Todd enjoyed participating in his children’s and grandchildren’s youth dance and sporting events. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to a local youth sports or dance organization of one’s choice.