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MOBILE, Alabama
Oct 5, 1940 – May 9, 2017 (Age 76)
REFLECTION OF LIFE
Mr. Leon Wilfred Grove Jr. was born October 5, 1940 in Mobile, Alabama to the late Mr. Leon Wilfred Grove Sr. and Mrs. Marion Shepard Grove. Leon exchanged this life for eternity on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.
Leon was a graduate of Central High School, Class of 1958. A veteran, Leon served as a Marksman (Rifle M-14) in the 75th Artillery Unit during the Vietnam War. After returning home and being honorably discharged, Leon went on to receive a Bachelor’s degree from Alabama A&M University and later received his Master’s degree from the University of South Alabama. Leon held positions as a Wall Street Banker trainee, Educator and Sports Coach. Leon retired from Newark Public School System after 29 years of service.
Leon is preceded in death by his brother, Johnny (Ethel) Grove; sister, Jacquelyn Brown and daughter, Tiffany Grove.
Leon is survived by his 7 children: Michael (Tangula) Grove of Chievres, Belgium, Craig (Antoinette) Grove of San Antonio, Texas, Bryant (Tanya) Grove of Jacksonville, Florida (Mother: Irene Grove), Chana Wilkerson of Baltimore, Maryland (Mother: Yvonne Wilkerson), Leon Grove III of Kenilworth, New Jersey, Kyle Grove of Newark, New Jersey (Mother: Joy Grove; Deceased) and Jason Grove of Newark, New Jersey(Mother: Veronica White); 4 siblings: Maxine (Perry) Graves of Media, Pennsylvania, Clifton (Emily) Grove Sr. of Detroit, Michigan, Ricky Grove of Mobile, Alabama and Taranga (Andre) Taylor. Leon is also survived by a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Read MoreMy sincerest condolences to Michael, Craig, Bryant and the rest of the family. May God Bless you.
William DuCloux
May 17, 2017 | Atlanta, GA
My sincerest condolences to Michael, Craig, Bryant and the rest of the family. May God Bless you.
May 17, 2017
We are sending out our heartfelt sympathy to Michael, Craig and Bryant. We are praying without ceasing for the Grove family. May God keep all of you wrapped in his arms. Keep the Faith in God as you go through this difficult time.
Aimee Jackson-Walton & Ashley Walton
Mobile, AL
May 17, 2017
May we pray for the repose of his soul.
Thoughts and prayers are with the family
Whittakers
May 17, 2017 | Mobile, AL
Remembered By
Jean Sampson wolfe
May 15, 2017 | Mobile, AL
My deepest sympathy to the Grove Family in the loss of your loved one. Please find comfort in knowing God is close to the brokenhearted and keeps our loved ones in His memory. May God's promise in Hosea 13:14, to see our loved ones again, comfort you during this difficult time and give you peace, strength and hope in the days ahead.
AT
May 15, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss.
May 15, 2017
"Beyond the valley of sadness lies the comfort of grace." Sending prayers and love to the Grove Family from Weequahic High School: colleagues, athletes, students and friends. We pray you're comforted by memories and held close in God's love as you grieve.
Weequahic HS
May 13, 2017 | Newark, NJ
Remembered By
allen wolfe sr
May 13, 2017 | AL
