Gerald Grimes
American politician
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Gerald Grimes was an American politician who served as the Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner from 1975 until 1991.
Preceded byJoe B. Hunt
Succeeded byCathy Weatherford
BornRobert Gerald Grimes
1940/1941
1940/1941
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Gerald Grimes | |
|---|---|
| 8th Insurance Commissioner of Oklahoma | |
| In office 1975–1991 | |
| Governor | David Boren George Nigh Henry Bellmon |
| Preceded by | Joe B. Hunt |
| Succeeded by | Cathy Weatherford |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Gerald Grimes 1940/1941 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | November 2023 (aged 82) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Central Oklahoma |
Biography
Grimes was born Robert Gerald Grimes in Oklahoma City to Robert Weldon Grimes and Lucille Bivins. He later graduate of Southeast High School and the University of Central Oklahoma.[1]
He spent his career in the insurance industry, starting at the Hartford Insurance Company before joining the Oklahoma Insurance Department in 1970.[1] In 1975, following the death of Commissioner Joe B. Hunt, Governor David Boren appointed Grimes as the 8th Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner.[2] He was a member of the Democratic Party.[3]
He died in November 2023.[1]