Richard Groves Obituary

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GROVES, Richard R. 80, of Kettering, Ohio, died Friday, April 13, 2007, at his residence unexpectedly. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2007, in the Ware Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Ohio with Dr. Dennis Mohler officiating. Burial will follow in Grandview Cemetery where military graveside rites will be conducted by the Ross County Veterans Honor Guard. Friends may call at Ware's from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. A Prayer Memorial will be held 6 p.m. Thursday, April 19, 2007 in the Epiphany Memorial Church, 6430 Far Hills Ave., Centerville, Ohio. He was born September 17, 1926, in Chillicothe, to the late Reed and Edith Blain Groves. On September 11, 1948, he married the former Adell Haynes who survives. Also surviving are children, Cindy (Frank) Cook, of Kettering, Ohio, Betsy Groves, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Michael Groves, of Kettering, Ohio, David Groves, of West Carrollton, Ohio, Jeffrey Groves, of Miami Twp., Ohio and Susie Groves, of West Carrollton, Ohio; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brothers, Charles (Connie) Groves, of Columbus, Henry (Cookie) Groves and Robert (Verna) Groves, both of Chillicothe; sisters, Mildred Wolfe, Doris Smith and Nancy (Harold) Dempsey, all of Chillicothe and Betty Robison, of Grandview, Ohio and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Ruth Althouse and Mary Proehl and a brother, James Groves. Mr. Groves was a member of the Walnut Street United Methodist Church and a U.S. Army Veteran of W.W. II. He retired as Traffic Manager at Mead in 1992 after 40 years of service. Richard had graduated from Ohio University, was a member of the Mead Traffic Club and was an avid O.S.U. Buckeye fan. You may sign his online register at www.warefh.com

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Published by Dayton Daily News from Apr. 16 to Apr. 17, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Groves

10 Entries

Beth Gillespie

April 19, 2007

To the Groves Family,

I'm so sorry to hear about Richard.

All of the Groves, especially Adell, were very good neighbors to my mother, Dorothy, and I want them to know that I really appreciated their friendship.

I truly hope that the good memories will help the family through these tough times.

I'm thinking of you.

Beth Priest Gillespie

Pam (Farren)Kain

April 17, 2007

My heart goes out to Jeff and all of his family. Please find comfort in the memories of good times. I will keep all of you in my prayers.

Greg Patton

April 17, 2007

I would like to send my sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to all the Groves Family in this time of sorrow. My heart is deeply saddened by this tragedy.

Respectfully,
Gregory L. and Kim Patton
Springboro, Ohio

Betty Lewis (Tippy)

April 17, 2007

My heart aches for the pain you are going through with this tragic event. Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Lillian and Jeff Norton

April 17, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Dick and Lill Dexter

April 16, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go with all of you during this time. We hope you will each find happiness in your memories of him.

Ron & Karen Dexter

April 16, 2007

Ron and I are very sorry that we cannot come up for the funeral. We send our deepest sympathy for your family.

Douglas Dexter

April 16, 2007

I am truly devastated over the passing of Richard Groves. I have known him for close to 30 years. He has always kept a warm smile and easy approach to anyone around him. My last conversations were pleasant and endearing. I grieve with all the family and will miss him just like you will.

May our Father in heaven bless and protect the family members, Adell, Betsy, Cindy, David, Mike, Jeff and Susan.

Remember that we are left with the pain of loss, as Richard is at the right hand of God. He would want us to rejoice and remember the good things, and carry on with his dignity and maturity.

1 Cor 3:18-22 speaks of how living life for us, however intelligent or rich, our pride and egos will lead to separation from God. But those who live with God as our light, have no fear of death. Death is the beginning of eternal life.

I think Richard new he was leading a proper life and had nothing to fear in death. We can all learn a lesson from him. It reminds me of my daily prayer that life is a blessing and we must learn to appreciate it.

Psalm 23
A psalm of David

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quite waters, he restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.