Bill Thomas Groff

1947 - 2025

Bill Thomas Groff
08/13/2025
Bill Thomas Groff, 78, of Diamondhead, Mississippi, passed away on August 13, 2025. Born in Conneaut, Ohio, on April 10, 1947, Bill was the beloved son of Richard Braden Groff and Eunice Irene Groff. He grew up in Conneaut and went on to attend Kent State University before embarking on a 33-year career in finance, including many years with Union Carbide, which was later acquired by Dow Chemical Company. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1971.
Bill spent 17 years living in Brookfield, Connecticut, before moving to Destrehan, Louisiana, where he and his family made their home for 38 years before retiring to Diamondhead, Mississippi.
A passionate golfer, Bill loved playing, watching, and talking about the game. His commitment to family, dedication to his wife, flirtatious personality, and gift for making people smile were hallmarks of his life.
Bill is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Groff; his daughter, Jennifer Groff Bent and her husband, Daniel N. Bent; his son, Richard Braden Groff II and his wife, Ashley Groff; and his
grandchildren, Anna Caroline Groff, Daniel N. Bent Jr., Richard Braden Groff III, and Anne Margaret Bent. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations in Bill's name may be made to the LSU Tiger Athletic Foundation (TAF).
"A life well played - now onto the 19th hole."