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1928
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2015
Dewey GROOVER Obituary
Dewey G. Groover (Rev), faithful servant of God and His Son Jesus Christ, was born into this life on August 10, 1928 and born into eternal life on April 3, 2015. He was predeceased by his parents Dewey and Florence Groover, his brother Donald and two sisters, Beatrice and Bernice. He is survived by his wife, Virginia and his children, Susan, Dewey and Gini; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and friends. Dewey received his Master of Divinity from Denver Seminary in 1961. He pastored churches in Colorado and Indiana. Dewey moved to Florida in 1967 and was employed and retired from Philips Electronics. As bi-vocational, Dewey served the US Navy as a civilian chaplain at the Roger L. Glei Memorial Chapel located at the Atlantic Undersea Testing and Evaluation Center (AUTEC), Andros Island, Bahamas for thirty years retiring in 2007. Dewey continued to serve his Lord and Savior as a Deacon and Bible Study teacher at Village Baptist Church, West Palm Beach. A Celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 6:00PM at the Village Baptist Church, 3600 Village Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Florida Baptist Children's Home, 1015 Sikes Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33815.
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Gary Gillespie
November 20, 2016
Gary Gillespie
November 20, 2016
Gary Gillespie
November 20, 2016
I was stationed at A.U.T.E.C in 1971-72. I was very young Navy and I remember him building the chapel by hand and by himself. Never thought to chip in and help. Several of the Navy guys had ad-hock bible meetings there. Accepted the Lord there. Also there was a Baptist nissionary off base. Thoughts have turned to him several times over the years.
April 30, 2015
Virginia and Family, Larry and I just want you to know we have all of you in our prayers. I appreciated having Dewey as my Bible Study Leader and Larry enjoyed the time he spent with Dewey on the Golf Course. We love you and we are here if you need anything.
In Christ, Larry and Jenny Gardner
April Smallacombe
April 10, 2015
Rest in Peace Uncle Dewey. You will be missed.
April, Dan, Hailey & Harper Smallacombe
susan fray
April 9, 2015
I am so sorry to hear that Dewey went home to the LORD. My prayers are with you Love Susan Fray and the boys
April 9, 2015
Dewey married John and Phyllis Browning on July 16th 1988 in Andros Bahamas. (AUTEC). We are very happily married today and fondly remember the day he pronounced us husband and wife. I wish I had stayed in closer touch with Dewey. He would be happy to know that our bond is so strong. Great man and faithful servant to the lord.
Sincerely, John and Phyllis Browning
Kathleen Aguirre
April 8, 2015
To all of Uncle Dewey's family; Matt and I want to extend our condolences. May he be united with his siblings and parents. We will keep you all close to our hearts tomorrow for his memorial.
With love,
Kathy and Matt
John,Linda,Garrick,Dewey Groover
April 8, 2015
Rejoice with them that do rejoice,
weep with them that weep.
Rosanne (Tom) Groover-Norris
April 8, 2015
I will fondly remember Uncle Dewey as a charismatic story-teller, a gift that he has passed on to his daughter, Susie and I'm sure his other children as well. My condolences to all.
Fred Herring
April 8, 2015
I am sorry for the loss of a loved one. My sympathies to all. Condolences to my brother and sister, Susan and Dewey, his oldest daughter and son.
Michael Vosburgh
April 7, 2015
I'm so sorry For your loss. May he rest in peace and enjoy the glory of being with the Lord and his angels. Which I believe he will become. As I believe all of us that believe in the Lord will become one day.
All my Love,
Your Cousin,
Mickey
April 7, 2015
Ginny and Family, We were so sorry to hear of Dewey's passing. Our 1953 class will remember
him fondly. His prayers given at our reunions
were inspiring and heart felt. We will miss him.
Our prayers are with you and the family.
Love,
Helen and Charles Saunders
Helen and Charles Saunders
Gini Groover
April 7, 2015
I Love You Daddy
Karen S. (Durham) Sams
April 7, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Dewey's passing. I worked with him at Philips Electronics back in the 70's. We always had a good time, laughing & just being silly. He will be missed.
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