Larry Dean Groves

Larry Dean Groves, 83, of Fort Smith, Arkansas entered into glory at Baptist Health after a short illness on Sunday, July 16th, 2023. Larry was born in Goshen, Indiana to Merlin and Clarica Groves on February 10, 1940. Larry was retired from R&R Donnelley printing company after many years. Having a servant's heart, Larry was previously affiliated for 20 years with End Time Hand Maidens and Servants-Global Outpouring, missionary, intercessory ministry in Jasper, Arkansas. Answering the call of 11 years ago, he became assistant Pastor of Our Father's Heart Ministries including overseeing Our Father's Heart food pantry. Larry faithfully assisted numerous families in the community. He was presently a covenant member of Kingdom Living Ministries, leadership of Apostle Bobby Hogan and Prophetess Teresa Hogan. Many years he enjoyed various sports, fishing, being a servant, Jesus, family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Merlin and Clarica Groves, an infant brother, and late wife Joyce Groves of Warsaw, Indiana. Larry is survived by his wife Marilyn Blaylock-Groves of Fort Smith, Arkansas, daughter Tirzah and husband Shane Miles of Warsaw, Indiana, son Michael Groves of Warsaw, Indiana, daughter Sondra and husband Luke Woodard of Melbourne, Florida, son Jon Jon Groves of Fort Smith, Arkansas, step-son Billy Smith and wife Elizabeth of Van Buren, Arkansas including 14 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren, brothers Marion Groves or Warsaw, Indiana and Galen Richard Groves and wife Marilyn of North Manchester, Indiana. Larry (Grandpa) is loved and missed by many, yet our hearts are comforted when we think of his rewards and that he is in the presence of Jesus. May your hearts be comforted.
Visitation with family and friends will be at Lewis Funeral Chapel (4817 Kelley Hwy, Fort Smith, Arkansas) from 5-7pm on Thursday, July 20th. Celebration of Life Service will be held at Kingdom Living Ministries Campus (4401 Windsor Drive, Fort Smith, Arkansas) at 10 am Friday on July 21st. Graveside burial will follow at Russell Cemetary in Belleville, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be sent to Kingdom Living Ministries mission fund, Global Outpouring Ministry in Jasper, Arkansas, or House of Peace in Jerusalem, Israel.