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Nov 5, 1946 - Feb 1, 2022 (Age 75)
Cant believe its been a year. I find myself thinking about Uncle Bobby a lot. Evey time I pass Sheridan street I think lets just pop in and say hi to Bobby. I dont think I will ever not think about that. RIP Bobby. Tell mom and dad its all good down here.
Rick Werner
February 01, 2023 | TOPEKA, KS | Family
Bobby I hope your smiling down on us all everyday and realizing what a joy you were here with us!! I am so glad I got to know you. You don't know how much it has meant to me when you would ask me how the day went and really listen and give your time when we would run into each other at Landon. I look forward to seeing you again!! One of the most considerate and personable people I have been honored to call friend and coworker.I miss you and think of you often. ❤
Akeia Pierce
January 12, 2023 | Topeka, KS | Coworker
Robert grooves good man you will be missed.
Tramel Porter
August 30, 2022 | Topeka, KS | Coworker
Robert was my summer help at stout elementary school. We had a bond like no other Rest well Mr. Grooves you will be missed alot. He and my youngest son d became real tight where Robert would bring him lemon pies everyday.
Tramel Porter
August 30, 2022 | Topeka, KS | Friend
Sorry I'm Late. I just want to say I love you Bobby.
Hate to see you leave so soon, really didn't get to talk a lot, I guess I lost the chance to talk, for now.
I'm going to miss you anyway. We all know you are in a far better place now. And you will always be with us in spirit.
You are now in the company of those that went before you together with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
We all get a turn to leave this place, So I will be seeing you and we can sit down and...
Derral Groves
April 11, 2022 | Topeka, KS | Family
1st grade
Eddie Michael
March 24, 2022 | Topeka, KS | Classmate
7th grade
Eddie Michael
March 24, 2022 | Topeka, KS | Classmate
1st & 7th grade Belvoir Grade school. Shawnee county kansas.
Eddie Michael
March 24, 2022 | Topeka, KS | Classmate
So sorry to hear about Uncle Bobby. He will be missed.
Bill and Carol Werner
February 22, 2022 | Olathe, KS | Family
Robert D. Groves, 75, of Topeka passed away on February 1, 2022. He was born November 5, 1946 in Topeka the son of Arthur and Gracie Louber Groves. Robert had seven siblings. Robert grew up in Topeka and attended Highland Park High School. He was on the gymnastics team at Highland Park. After high school he was drafted into the army. He served his country and did a hitch in Vietnam before his discharge from the service. After returning home he went to work for Ohse Meat Products, later Farmland Foods. He worked there from 1971 until 2002. Robert then attended Ft. Scott Community College. He returned to Topeka and went to work as a bus driver/custodian for the Shawnee Heights School District and later Topeka Public Schools. He was still working at Landon Middle School at the time he became ill.
Robert loved sports. He was an assistant coach on Kelly’s fast pitch softball team at the lake, loved to watch the college softball world series, football, baseball and NASCAR.
Survivors include his children, Kelly Alexander and husband Shawn of Topeka, Robert K. Groves of Topeka, Caroline Ortiz of Topeka; sister, Judy Cochran of Topeka; grandchildren, Dustin, Garrett, Danielle, Michael, Payton, Bodie, Tatum and Jordan; several great grandchildren also survive.
He was preceded in death by his step-son, Terry Ledbetter and six brothers and sisters, Arthur Jr., June Staggs, Dolores Werner, Donald, Kenneth and Leroy. Also preceded in death are his parents, Arthur Sr. and Gracie Louber Groves.
Cremation is planned. Davidson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Topeka Rescue Mission or to the Topeka Shawnee County Helping Hands Humane Society.
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