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Clarence GROUNDS Obituary
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Katsuko (Kate); his children, JoAnn Warden of Springfield, Va., Donna Flebbe of Manassas, Va., and Michael Grounds of Newport News, Va.; brother, Stanley Grounds; sister, Ester Naillieux of Concordia, Kansas; brother, Sheldon Grounds of Parsons, Kansas; and six grandchildren.
A celebration of his life will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, May 31, at Andy's Pizza. Interment will be held at 11 a.m. on June 1, at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk.
Arrangements by Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Clarence GROUNDS
Julie Yacobi
June 7, 2010
Mike and Family,
I was very sad to hear of your loss. I always enjoyed seeing and talking with your dad. What a great man and I must say I learned alot from him. He was one of a kind!!
Debbie Turnage
June 6, 2010
My sympathies go out to the Grounds family. I worked many years with "Grounds" and always loved his jokes and dedication to getting a job well done. I loved him as a fellow worker as well as a man. He will be greatly missed just as he was when he left the College of William and Mary. I could use one of his jokes right about now. They never seemed to have an end in coming.
What a sweet and caring man he was and I will miss him greatly.
Dale Warden
May 29, 2010
On behalf of the family, THANK YOU to everyone on this site and for all the phone calls and cards. It has meant a lot to all of us.
Please contact me if you have any questions concerning Monday or Tuesday. The dress code for Monday is "Wayne" - casual and relaxed.
sandi halvorson
May 26, 2010
Mike,
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I know Mike has some fond memories of him growing up. We will keep you, and your family in our prayers. Love you, Sandi and Mike Halvorson
Dave and Tami Nunn
May 26, 2010
Dear Mike and Family, Please know we are sorry for your loss and hope your memories will give you some comfort. You all are in our prayers.
Walter Barnhardt
May 26, 2010
Mike and family - It has been a long long time (30 yrs?) but I remember the old man well. One day he came upon me working in the rain on my broken down truck in a W&M parking lot. His overloaded locksmith's van contained every tool on the planet, and you could hear it coming a mile away. Well, that day he parked next to me, loaned me a tarp and a floor jack, and stayed there until the job was done(well after dark). My thoughts are with all of you, your Dad was a good man, and will be missed.
May 26, 2010
I was so sorry to hear about Wayne's passing. I remember him as a kind, fun-loving man and a great dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sharon (Hoskins) Harris
Sue Moore Garcia
May 26, 2010
Mike,Donna, & JoAnne-Received the call yesterday. No matter the distance we all come together in a time of need. I am glad it was peaceful & I know you will cherish every memory you have. My thoughts & prayers as always with your
mom & children.
Kellie Goodman
May 26, 2010
I am truly sorry for your loss.May the time you have to reflect on his life give you joy, and know what a great man he was. Thank you for letting
me to come in, even if for a brief moment to take care of him on his final journey, and know he is at peace.
Charles Greenhalgh
May 25, 2010
Sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. He was a good and decent man who loved his family and took great pride in their accomplishments. May he rest in peace.
May 25, 2010
Mike and family, I'm so sadden to hear of the loss of your father. May memories bring you comfort at this time. Hugs......Cindy Tocco-Halberg
Sandra Snapp
May 25, 2010
Dear Mike and Family,
We are truly sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Yvette Causey
May 25, 2010
Mike, my heart goes out to you on the loss of your father. I do hope your precious memories will bring you and your family a measure of comfort. You all will be in my thoughts.
Jan Britt
May 25, 2010
I offer my condolences to the family. CW was always kind to me and his illness took him away sooner than it should have. Many prayers go out to the family and especially to Katy and Mike.
Traci Bowyer
May 25, 2010
Mike- I am so sorry for your loss. Memory is a special place in our hearts where we find comfort in the treasured thoughts of those we love. You and your family are in my prayers.
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