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Darrell Groves Obituary

Darrell Wiley Groves, aged 86, peacefully departed this life on October 25, 2023, in Fairfield, California. Born on September 19, 1937, in Weston, West Virginia, Darrell moved to Lorain in 1961 after serving in the US Army then graduating from West Virginia University. He taught art at Lorain High School until his retirement in 1989.After retirement, Darrell pursued his many passions including travel, love of the outdoors, home improvement, genealogy, and arts. He leaves behind his wife of 64 years, Marilyn "Kay" Groves, his sons Todd (Misa) and Brian Groves (Noriko), and his granddaughters Olivia and Emily Hayashi-Groves. His remains will be interred at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery. Donations can be made to the Salvation Army in his name.

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Published by The Morning Journal from Dec. 10 to Dec. 17, 2023.

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Robert Gay

December 14, 2023

Kay, So Sorry for your loss of Darrell, I always enjoyed talking to him.Thinking of you. Bob Gay

Myron Kryschtal, Colonel (Ret.) US Army

December 10, 2023

Our sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Groves. Mr. Groves was my Civics teacher at Clearview Junior High School during the 1963-1964 school year. I was in his class when we learned of the assassination of President Kennedy. I will never forget how his leadership and calming presence during that terrible time. He is an inspiration to all whose lives he touched. Thank you, Mr. Groves for defending our country as a soldier in our Army and for the knowledge you passed on to your students. Rest in Peace.

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