Robert L. Grooms

1943 - 2020

Robert L. Grooms obituary, 1943-2020, Salisbury, NC

Robert L. Grooms

1943 - 2020

BORN

1943

DIED

2020

Robert Grooms Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 21, 2020.
Robert L. Grooms, 76, of Salisbury, passed away Monday February 17, 2020 at The Citadel in Salisbury. Born on October 26, 1943 in Guilford County, NC he was the son of the late Luther and Betty Outlaw Grooms. Robert spent his working years as a spinner in the textile industry. His favorite past times were gardening and fishing. Robert's beloved wife, Cathy Key Grooms preceded him in death. He is survived by four children Paul Grooms and wife Christy of Rockwell, Jennifer Uriostegui of Lakeridge, VA, Miguel and Daniel Ramos, both of Salisbury; three grandchildren, Melanie and Noah Grooms and George Uriostegui. A memorial service to celebrate Robert's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 24, 2020 at Whitley's Funeral Chapel, 1748 Dale Earnhardt Blvd, Kannapolis, NC 28083. Robert Harrington will officiate. Inurnment will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park in China Grove. Condolences may be expressed online at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com

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Barbara Estrada

February 24, 2020

My sincere condolences to the family for your loss, as you know he was a very dear friend of mine. He was quite a "character", fun-loving and never met a stranger. I shared a lot of special moments with him over the past couple of years. I will cherish forever

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