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CLARENCE GROOVER Obituary
Bishop Clarence Groover, Sr. (May 26, 1939- May 6, 2019)
Bishop Clarence Groover, Sr., passed away on May 6, 2019. He was the Pastor and Founder of Fisherman of Men Church in Washington, DC and was Diocese Bishop of the Mid-Atlantic Diocese of the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith Inc. (COOLJC). He also hosted a weekly radio broadcast for 40 years, and was an Information Technology professional. He was married to wife, Nettie for 52 years, and had four children. Three of his children (Sonya, Anita, and Clarence, Jr.) preceded him in death, leaving daughter, Judy and grandson, Roy. A viewing will be held at on May 27, 2019 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Fisherman of Men Church, 3641 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20010. The home going celebration of Bishop Clarence Groover, Sr. will be held on May 28, 2019 at the Bible Way Church, 1100 New Jersey Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001. Viewing will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and service will start at 11 a.m. Interment will be held privately.
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David Weber
March 11, 2024
My condolences goes to his family. I was on Quebec pl. majority of my childhood. My grandfather knew Pastor Groover. They even name the the street I grew up on after him.
Quinton James
May 13, 2021
Bishop Groover was truly a great and wonderful Man of God that is still greatly loved and very much missed by all that new him. May God continue to bless his wife and and family real good.
Therisa Govan
May 31, 2019
To Groover Family praying Gods continued comfort. Gods What mighty man of God.
Wanda Mathis
May 29, 2019
Another watchman on the wall, in this great city has been reassigned. "Thank you JESUS" is an endearing sentiment, and proclamation of Bishop Clarence Groover. I will forever remember his passion, and thankfulness to JESUS!
May the peace of God be with The Family, and friends; now and always, as you work in the vineyard, let Ruth's reality be yours, and the "God of Heaven" continue to provide the needs of the house.
Thank you Bishop Clarence Groover, and thank you JESUS!
Bea Weems
May 29, 2019
Mother Groover, praying for you and your family. You all will be in my hearts and prayers. Bishop would say My Lord and My God!! What a great man of God...
May 28, 2019
Praying for the entire Groover family and extended family. May God continue to comfort you during this time of passing.
God bless, Deanna Gilliam Hayes & Family
Evette Lebron-Dames
May 28, 2019
SIP Bishop prayers of love and comfort for the family and church members. To be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord.
Rev.Dr Lorraine McGill
May 28, 2019
I pray for the family of Bishop Clarence Grooves Sr. That God will keep them and give comfort to them, that He will strengthen them, and give them peace. Bishop Grooves hated such a meek spirit, truly a man of faith and love. His word was " My Lord and my God". I pray that God love will sustain his beauiful and sweet wife mother Grooved. In the name of Jesus' Christ, Amen.
Deborah Stevenson
May 27, 2019
To the Groover family. I am so sorry for your loss. Bishop Groover was a very kind and smart man committed to uplifting others. He will be truly missed. May you feel God's presence during this difficult time and gain his strength to carry you through!
Apostle DJL & First Lady Johnson
May 27, 2019
To a Great Man of God words of encouragement to the Groover family.
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope. Romans 15:13.
It's there in every dawning, as near as your heartbeat, as close as every prayer whispered for you.
God be with you today.
Apostle DJL & First Lady Johnson, Have Faith Open Door Ministries C.O.O.J.C., Alcolu, SC 29001
Margaret B. Christian
May 27, 2019
I will remember Bishop Clarence Groover, Sr. as a very kind and thoughtful servant of God. He attended my brother's and sister's funerals, though he did not know them. But, because my sister, Linda McCoy Taylor, was a member of his Church family, I believe he wanted her to know that she was not alone in her time of bereavement. He did not know that I was truly touched to see him. A great man of love and service to his people and to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May God bless you in your time of sorrow.
Diane Smith
May 27, 2019
To the Groover family, Mother Groover, I worked with your late beloved daughter Sonya at the Post office for many years and I just wanted you all to know that you have my deepest condolences
May the good Lord our God provide you with His strength, comfort, peace, and love as you go through this time of bereavement
May 26, 2019
Great Man Of GOD! Thank You JESUS! HALLELUJAH JESUS! MY LORD AND MY GOD!
Michael Paige
May 26, 2019
My Lord & My God; Thank You, Jesus. I can still hear Pastor saying these famous phrases every time he would preach and speak. He was a Great Pioneer in the Apostolic Faith Movement!
Cynthia Bonner-Wood
May 26, 2019
I remember Bishop Groover on the radio back in the day, at the time I was a member of Bishop CLLong church, but when I will hear him preach, I will allways hear his anoited Praise when he will say My Lord and My God. Truly a man of God, I will lift the family in prayer, Be encouraged.
Cynthia Bonner-Wood
May 26, 2019
I remember Bishop Groover on the radio back in the day, at the time I was a member of Bishop CLLong church, but when I will hear him preach, I will allways hear his anoited Praise when he will say My Lord and My God. Truly a man of God, I will lift the family in prayer, Be encouraged.
Quinton James
May 25, 2019
Praise the Lord and God bless you Bishop Clarence Groover! You are truly loved and will be very much missed.
Anne Brunson
May 25, 2019
Well done, thy good and faithful servant, you've been faithful over a few things, I am going to make you a ruler over many, enter into the joy of the Lord. Mother Groover and Church I pray God's comfort.
Tessa Williams
May 24, 2019
We were so saddened to hear about the passing of Bishop Clarence Groover. Mother Groover, Judy and family both biological and church please know that we loved Bishop Groover and we love you. You will be uplifted within our prayers during this time of loss.
Annie Butler
May 20, 2019
Mother I'm praying for you and your family ,may God grant you all strength to go through this hour I lift the Fisherman of Men Church up In Prayer I will never forget Bishop Groover when the praise got good to him I can hear him saying My Lord and My God, now Bishop rest on in Jesus until the Rapture!!!
May 19, 2019
Remembering the Groover family in their time and sustane your family of sorrow, for the loss of Bishop Clarence Groover. May God comfort and keep you always. With Love Elder Lenzer E. Herbert and family Deltona Fl.
May 19, 2019
To: Mother Groover.
From: Pastor Heyward Evans, Sr.
Refuge Church of Our Lord, New Smyrna Beach, FL.
My love for you and the family has never wavered. Bishop Groover was my brother-in-the-Lord. He was my role model in the Lord. He taught me a lot. He will be missed by me . I am praying for your family and the church family who has lost their Shepard. May the Lord continue to bless you.
Eld. Heyward Evans
Helen Evans
May 19, 2019
To the Groover family and church family. I send my sincerest condolences and heartfelt sympathy. Bishop Groover will be truly missed. I love you all and grieve with you knowing that after while we all will be going home. He is resting. Peace and love.
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