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Jessie Grooms Obituary
J.O. is survived by his wife of 63 years, Albertina Kozlovsky Grooms; three sisters, Alene Harris, of Mabank, Texas, and Joyce Shirley and Brenda Gilmer, both of Greenville, Texas; five children, Lynda Smith, of Tampa, Fla., Michael Grooms and wife, Edith, of Roanoke, Va., Beverly Riggins and husband, Ronnie, of Lewisberry, Pa., Mark Grooms and wife, Renee, of Lynchburg, Va., and Janet Baldis and husband, Charles, of Slovakia. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
J.O. Grooms trusted Christ as his Savior and Lord at the age of 25. He spent the rest of his life introducing people to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He worked for over 20 years on the staff of the Thomas Road Baptist Church with the late Dr. Jerry Falwell and taught Personal Evangelism at Liberty University. He was the founder of the world-wide mission ministry, Treasure Path to Soul Winning, Inc. His travels took him to over 30 nations of the world. He is the author of a number of Scripture Memory books including Treasure Path to Soul Winning with over a million copies in print, in 16 languages throughout the world.
His life and witness impacted millions around the globe with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to Treasure Path to Soul Winning, P.O. Box 600, Blue Ridge, Va. 24064 to support pastors in India which was his passion the last years of his life.
There will be a special memorial celebration at Thomas Road Baptist Church, Lynchburg, Va., 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 1, 2010. The family will have a private viewing and graveside service. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel, 540-977-3909.
Memories and Condolences
for Jessie Grooms
Vickie Childress
April 17, 2010
Bro. J. O. Grooms lived the Gospel out in front of us and opened our eyes to the lost around us, while at Liberty, over 30 years ago. What a legacy! We lift you all up in prayer.
Sylvia
April 15, 2010
I loved going to JO Grooms' Personal Evangelism classes where he would call people on the phone and share about salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ.
What a wonderful testimony and a great witness.
Joe & Debbie Tuck
April 13, 2010
Dear Pastor Mike, Edith, and all the Grooms family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow, yet joyous home going of your dad. I wish I had the opportunity to have met him, but feel I have done so through his ministry and just reading so much about him. God surely used him as one of His instruments here, and what an impact he has made all over the world! I feel very blessed to know the Grooms family and see what a wonderfully molded family Mr. Grooms left as a legacy. May the Lord wrap His loving arms around each and every one of you throughout this time. ~Philippians 4:13 ~
J. O. Grooms at Bible Baptist Church
Phillip Thomas
April 9, 2010
I had the honor of having Brother Grooms in three churches that I pastored, and I Thank God for him. Shortly after a stroke, Brother Grooms called me, and with some difficulty said, "Brother Phil...I just had to call and tell you that I am still a Fundamentalist." My heart soared with his example of faithfulness to the Lord Jesus Christ and his courage in suffering affliction. Brother Grooms was the real deal! To God be all the glory for the life and ministry of J. O. Grooms!
Evangelist August Rosado
April 9, 2010
I first met JO Grooms when I became a Christian in 1988. He preached at my Church in New Bedford, Massachusetts. He introduced the Treasure Path To Soulwinning to us and I dedicated myself to memorizing scripture. Thanks to brother Grooms I've been memorizing the Bible the past 23 years using his system. I just learned today at a Preacher's fellowship in Alabama of his going home. He was indeed a man of God and had an impact on me and the ministry God has giving me today. Thank you bro. Grooms, we'll meet again at a glorious reunion soon at the Lord's soon return
Sharon Neas
April 7, 2010
Pastor Grooms, Renee and family..I never got the honor to meet your father..I have heard many great things about him tho..Judging from the remarkable family he has raised, he had to be an awsome father, person and a real live saint.. I know God is and will be with and bless each of you with comfort during this joyous yet sad time..My love to all
Sharon & Billy Neas and Katie and Lucas Orndorff.
Sally & Gary Coleman
April 7, 2010
Mr. Grooms witnessed to me in Kroger on Link Road in the produce department! I'll never forget it. I still have my treasure path book. I was a new Christian at the time, that really impacted me. His dedication to telling the world about Christ is an inspiration to us all. He certainly was a soul winner. Prayers to his family.
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