Robert “Rob” Coy Grimmett
March 1946 ~ May 2024
Rob, age 78, was born on March 12, 1946 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Dewel and Helen (West) Grimmett. Rob passed away in Edmond, Oklahoma on May 13, 2024.
He graduated From Northwest Classen in Oklahoma City in 1964. He then spent 2 years in the army as a Military Policeman.
Rob spent his career in the Automobile industry as a Comptroller with Bob Moore Cadillac and ended his career with Lexus in Albuquerque.
In his free time, Rob enjoyed golfing, fishing, and rooting for the Sooners.
He is survived by his wife Bobbie Grimmett, his children, Brad (Windy) Grimmett and Brooke Grimmett. Grandchildren, Bailey Grimmett and Blake Grimmett. His brother, Allen Grimmett.
Rob is preceded in death by his parents, Dewel and Helen Grimmett.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Growing up Rob was always so much fun and up to date on the latest music and events. I can remember staying the night with Brooke and he would be laying on the floor watching Friday night music videos. He was our chaperone to my first concert, Bon Jovi in 1988. I loved going to his parents for dinner on the weekend and playing croquet in the backyard. He was always so welcoming!
My thoughts and prayers have been and continue to be with Brooke and the family. May he rest in peace!
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Rob was a dear friend to us for 40 plus years! He had such a wonderful dry wit and he loved rock and roll music! We attended many OU Texas games with he and his wife Bobbie and went on vacation with them! Our children loved Halloween when Rob and my husband would take them around Chimney Hill to the homes and especially the talking pumpkin ! He was kind, loving and such a good man! He will be greatly missed!❤️
We are so sorry to hear about Ron’s passing. Please know that we are thinking about you and sending prayers.
Growing up Uncle Rob always made us feel SO special. He ALWAYS made us laugh and took time the time to spend with us. As I’ve grown up and had my own kids to see him do the same with them is a gift I will never forget. He LOVED big and will be missed BIG. I feel so blessed to have had him not only in my life, but as a member of my family. Our thoughts and prayers are
with my Aunt, cousins, and Bailey and Blake who he absolutely adored. Love you all.
We have known Rob since we were teenagers bowling at Windsor Lanes. Later on (when we were “legal”), we would meet up with him and Bobbie at a bar to shoot pool. Occasionally, we would get together either before or after an OU game in Dallas or in Norman. You could always count on Rob to make you laugh. He would read a simple article out of the newspaper and the way he read it would crack you up. Rob just had that way about him. He was a kind, gentle and easy going man. Rob will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with his entire family.
Growing up with Papa, I always felt so special and loved. He had a way of making every moment memorable and full of joy. Some of my favorite memories are the times we spent together going to the pool, fishing by the lake, and taking walks with the dogs. Papa had an wonderful sense of humor, always ready with a joke or funny story that could light up a room. I will miss him dearly and hold our memories close to my heart. Thank you, Papa, for all the love and joy you brought into my life. Love you, Pop. Rest in peace.
We met Rob & Bobbie through his highschool friends John & Janet Gatlin. We spent many times before or after OU games with him. Also a few get togethers with he & Bobbie at the Gatlin’s home for a summer cookout. He was always so funny and fun to be around. We look back fondly on those times and will miss you, even though we had not seen Rob & Bobbie in several years…..Our thoughts & prayers go out to Bobbie, their children, grandchildren & extended family. Bill & Cheryl Brackett, Norman, Ok.
Rob was more than a brother-in-law, he was considered a great friend. I really enjoyed the times I spent with Rob. He was always a lot of fun to be with. He was always upbeat and had a great personality. I enjoyed playing golf with him. He was a super guy and I’m going to miss him.
I have so many great memories with Uncle Rob. He was a lot of fun. I’m going to miss him. Sorry for your loss. Love you all.
Words can never be enough to express our deepest sympathy for Rob’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Grimmett family at the saddest of times. Rob was an awesome person who was always happy and smiling to everyone he came in contact with. He was full of joy, loved to fish, and loved his family! We will miss him.
From Jr High, being with Rob was interesting. Flying down a hill sitting on his handle bars and surviving, Will Rogers Park, Clay Cliffs, together in the trunk of my 47 Ford, bowling. His beautiful 54 Green and white Chevy coup. Fishing all night long at Hefner, and our great Explorer canoe trip to Canada, which he loved so much that he returned at least twice. What really great memories Rob….and our lunch meetings in later years. Thank you for those memories Rob. And best of all….. we never got arrested.
Our family in Albuquerque are super sad to hear this unfortunate news. Rob and Bobbie have always been so kind, caring and attentive to our kiddos. Easter, Halloween, Christmas and any excuse to hang out, eat and laugh. Rob was always smiling and playing with the kids. Thank you Rob for being such a genuine and loving person to Jordan, Dylan and Cameran. You will always have a happy memory and place in our hearts. Bobbie we love and miss you too. Prayers and condolences to your family. Love the Welch’s in New Mexico.
We are so sad to hear about Rob’s passing. Rob’s sense of humor, generosity, and always positive attitude was a blessing to us all. Our family is grateful for meeting Rob and spending time with him and Bobbie in New Mexico. He will forever be remembered and deeply missed. Sending love to Bobbie and your kids and grandkids in this difficult time.
Natasa, Vakhtang, Amelia, George and Michael Putkaradze
Rob was a big part of my growing up. He was my cousin, friend and pal. The time spent in the summer and at Christmas at our grandmother’s house in Kansas City is precious to me. Taking the bus to see Kansas City A’s games, collecting baseball cards, and generally hanging out was great. Later on I remember seeing him one time in Lawrence Kansas when my son and I went to an OU-KU football game. I remember him laughing hysterically as the sooner wagon broke down during their 70 to 0 win. He was so much fun to be around and will be remembered fondly by me. My love goes out to Bobbie, their children, and grandchildren. Gary West