Rufus Groves Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Lisa Chesley
October 3, 2014
Daddy yesterday you would have celebrated your 61st Birthday and today made four years that you left us and went to heaven. I know you are in a better place. I would do anything to hug, hold, and kiss you one more time. At times I still smell the sent of your cologne as if you were here standing over me. I miss you so much daddy. I love you daddy!
October 2, 2012
Happy Birthday Daddy!!! I love you and miss you so much. You will always be loved and never forgotten. Love always and forever your daughter Lisa
jessica lowe
October 21, 2010
daddy words cant discribe how much u ment to me u were the best dad anyone could ever have u always made sure i had everything i ever needed and always wanted us to be happy u got to see me grow up graduate and give me away i will never forget your tears of happiness i made sure i did everything u ever wanted me too i think about u every day i will always be your baby girl i love u from the top of the sky to the bottom of the ground and all the way around the world always and 4 ever your daughter messy jessie
Lisa Chesley
October 11, 2010
Daddy I would have never thought that your birthday was going to be the last time I got to see you,hug you,kiss you and tell you that I love you. I will cherish that day forever. I miss you so much Daddy it hurts. I'm glad I got to hear you tell me how proud you are of me and my family and now you have gone to a better place knowing that we will be okay. You will be missed,loved and never forgotten. I love you from the bottom of the ground to the top of the sky. Love always and forever your daughter
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Lynn Blunt
October 9, 2010
I am sorry to hear about ya'll daddy. He was a friend of mine from way back. May God continue to bless ya'll through this time of sorrow and grief.Love ya'll
Bobby Groves
October 9, 2010
Love you uncle Rufus we will miss you
Thomas Groves
October 9, 2010
Love you uncle Rufus We will miss you
Shannon
October 8, 2010
i didn't know him but i heard things about him from my boyfriend and his mom. he was shock when we heard that he had pasted away.. he was my boyfriends uncle.. r.i.p rufus
Margaret Baxter
October 7, 2010
We are so sorry to learn of the passing of "Little Rufus", we send our deepest sympathy and love. May our Lord comfort each of you as you go through the loss of one so dear.
Rufus' father and my father (Raymon Taylor, son of Albert and Ollie Grove Taylor) were first cousins.
Bobby & Margaret Baxter
Elsie Taylor
Derek Groves
October 7, 2010
To Papa Ruru...i love u & i miss u verrry much!!
Erika Groves
October 7, 2010
He was a great grandfather to me. I love u & will miss u!!!! love u papa ruru
Jerry/crystal Hosey
October 6, 2010
We were so shocked when we heard about Rufus. My prayers and thoughts are with the family at this time. May God bless and keep you during this time.
sharon dunn
October 6, 2010
May you be at peace with God and your loved ones. Thanks for playing Santa at our Christmas parties. You leave behing many happy memories for your family and friends.
Suzie and Chris
sharon dunn
October 6, 2010
May you be at peace with God. Thanks for playing Santa at the Christmas parties. You will be leaving behind many happy memories for your friends and family. We will miss you.
Suzie & Chris
Sherika Jones,RN
October 6, 2010
I did not know Mr. Groves personally but I would like to express my sincere condolences to the family he leaves behind. May God keep you and comfort you. May He wrap His loving arms around you and whipe the tears that fall from your eyes. God Bless You.
Sherika Jones,RN
October 6, 2010
I did not know Mr. Groves personally but I want to express my sincere condolence to his family. May God keep you and comfort you in your time of sorrow. May he wrap his loving arms around you and whipe the tears that fall from your eyes. God Bless You
October 6, 2010
Brenda P. and family, may god be with you and your family at this time! We all have you in our prayers! from your friends at qubicaamf.
kytrenna smith
October 6, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Selena Thurman
October 6, 2010
My Uncle Rufus(RuRu) was a wonderful man. He was always full of jokes.He was a great father and a terrific granfather as well as great uncle. He will always be in our hearts and we will always be loved and missed. I remember his wonderful dancing skills and I take comfort that he is with his parents and the others we lost. I love you Uncle RuRu always and forever. Love your niece, Selena Thurman
Linda Thurman
October 6, 2010
To my wonderful brother whom I will miss greatly but now I know he is in a better place and will be in no more pain he can spend time with our parents and friends that we have lost I just want him to know how much I really loved him even though I diid not say it enough he was always there for me when I needed him and took care of me when I needed him to My brother was a wonderful husband and father and granddad he took care of all of them well and his kids never went without anything.....Love You Brother.,Linda Faye
You will be missed but never forgotten
misty groves
October 6, 2010
Rufus was a GREAT grandfather to my kids (Derek, Erika, Brianna, Taylor, & Anthony) we all will truly miss u Rufus!!!!!!!!!! LOVE ALWAYS, Misty Groves
October 6, 2010
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