Philip H. Grimes, 74, of Seminole, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on May 1. Born in Dover, New Hampshire, the son of the late Harold and Alice Grimes. He lived in Seminole for the past 7 years. A 1960 graduate of Dover High School, he then earned his BA degree from the University of New Hampshire in 1965 and his Master's Degree from the University of Connecticut.

Phil taught Latin and German at Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria, Virginia, where he motivated and inspired his students.

He was an avid art collector and enjoyed attending opera performances. He took much pleasure in his volunteer work at the Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he was named Volunteer of the Year in 2015.

Phil is survived by his brother, Robert, and his wife, Sheila, of Windsor, Connecticut, his brother David and his wife, Emily, of Brookings, Oregon, and his brother Tim and his wife, Loretta, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, plus eight nieces and nephews.

Friends and family are invited to gather at the Lewis W. Mohn Funeral Home, 9700 Seminole Blvd. in Seminole, Florida, on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. for a memorial service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Dali Museum, 1 Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg, FL 33701, in memory of Phil Grimes.