Richard G. Groves

Richard G. Groves, 88, of Gallipolis, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at his residence. Richard was born October 16, 1927 in Bellefontaine, Ohio, son of the late Gail Groves and Alice McBrien Stevens. He was married to Mary E. Groves and she preceded him in death on October 25, 2015. Richard retired from the U.S. Navy after serving 21 years in both World War II and the Korean Conflict. He also retired from the Gallipolis City Water Department. He attended the First Presbyterian Church in Gallipolis and was a member of VFW Post 4464. Surviving are a son, Mark R. Groves (Lois Bosley) of Pt. Pleasant, WV; a daughter, Janet L. Groves (Lisa Roberts Groves) of Gallipolis; two grandchildren, Zachary Bosley, Brittany Warren; three great grandchildren; a brother, Max Groves of Bowie, Maryland; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Lawrence and Reba Wilcoxon, Garland and Susie Lanier, all of Gallipolis; an aunt, Gerry McBrien of Bellefontaine, Ohio; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. In addition to his parents and wife, Mary E. Groves, Richard was preceded in death by his stepfather, Charles Stevens, brothers, Jack Groves, Eddie Groves and a sister, Sandy Henline. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at the Willis Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Luoma officiating. Entombment will follow at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens, Chapel of Hope Mausoleum. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 from 6-8:00 p.m.