James "Jimmy" Caldwell Grundy, Jr., age 97, passed away at The Village of Lebanon on Saturday, May 2, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents James Caldwell Grundy Sr. and Mabel Mozelle Payne and one sister Harriett Morgan.

Survivors include his wife of 69 years Mary Lois McDonald Grundy of Lebanon- two sons James "Jim" Caldwell Grundy III (Jean Ann) and Robert McDonald Grundy both of Lebanon- two grandchildren James 'Jay' Caldwell Grundy IV (Michaela) and Alice Green Grundy Geer both of Lebanon- three great grandchildren James 'Wells' Caldwell Grundy V, Miles January Grundy and Brooks Thomas Geer. One brother Andrew January Grundy of Lebanon survives.

Jimmy was born March 22, 1923 in Lebanon, Kentucky. He was educated in the public schools and attended University of Kentucky. He was a lifelong resident of Lebanon where he farmed for most of his life. He was a highly active leader in the community and had many accomplishments over his lifetime. He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church of Lebanon where he served as Deacon and Elder of the church in 1950-1980. He was Treasurer of the Marion County Farm Bureau for 39 years. He was a named Outstanding Businessman in Marion County in 1974. He was a former member of the Jaycees and President of the Rotary Club in 1974. Among the community services, Jimmy was a State Representative in Legislation for Marion and Taylor Counties in the1950s. He served as District Aid to the Commissioner Kentucky Highway office in the 1960s. He served as Election Commissioner and County Chairman of the Republican Party over the decades and managed several successful political campaigns in Marion County.

Jimmy had an enduring love for his wife and family and a passion for helping others.

Expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers may be directed to United Presbyterian Church of Lebanon.

A private funeral service will be held for immediate family with a private interment to follow.