Stephen Groce

Stephen Groce obituary

Stephen Groce

Stephen Groce Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by The Wood Mortuary, Inc. - Greer on Dec. 29, 2025.
Stephen Groce, 69, passed away December 25, 2025.

A native of Greenville County, son of the late Carol D. Groce and the late Lamarr Genoble Groce, he was a retired Master Gardner; and was a member of Victor Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife Vicky Rice Groce, two daughters, Lauren Groce and Brittany Christian (Joshua); a son Corey Groce (Stephanie); a brother Todd Groce (Charlotte); three grandchildren, Ava Grace Christian, Owen Christian, and Hoyt Christian,

Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 5, 2026, at The Wood Mortuary Chapel, conducted by Rev. Ken Vickery.

The family will be at their respective homes.

Memorials may be made to Victor Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 1147, Greer SC 29652.

Online condolences may be made to www.thewoodmortuary.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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