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Albert Rimes Sr.

– March 20, 2017

Albert Rimes Sr.
Albert Rimes Sr, 92, a resident of Gibsonton for 76 years, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2017. He is survived by two sons, Albert Jr. (Teresa) and Steve (Lisa); and one daughter, Sheila (Ron) Farris. Grandchildren Chris (Jennifer) Rimes, Alison (Steve) Heisler, Stephanie (Richard) Annello, David (Melanie) Rimes, Marque Whillock, Michael Winslow, Joey (Lani) Winslow and Kellie Farris; and nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers: Earnest Rimes and Jerman Redding (J.R.) Rimes, and dozens of nieces and nephews.

From left, Earnest Rimes, Alberta White, Marion Rimes, J.R. Rimes, Ruby Ellis and Albert Rimes Sr. Taken shortly after Albert enlisted in the U.S. Army, circa 1944. Earnest enlisted the following year. Both brothers served in World War II.

Albert was pre-deceased by his parents Stephen and Lula Rimes, brother Marion Rimes, and sisters Ruby Devane Ellis and Roberta White.

Albert was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army.

A viewing will be held Saturday, March 25, from 10 a.m. to noon at First Baptist Church of Gibsonton. The funeral will follow at noon with interment at Fellowship Cemetery in Wimauma, where he will be laid to rest alongside his loving wife Hattie.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.