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Richard G. Groves, 88, of Gallipolis, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2016, at his residence.
Richard was born Oct. 16, 1927, in Bellefontaine, a son of the late Gail Groves and Alice McBrien Stevens.
He was married to Mary E. Groves and she preceded him in death Oct. 25, 2015. Richard also was preceded in death by his stepfather, Charles Stevens; brothers, Jack Groves and Eddie Groves; and a sister, Sandy Henline.
Surviving are a son, Mark R. (Lois Bosley) Groves of Pt. Pleasant, W.Va.; a daughter, Janet L. (Lisa Roberts Groves) Groves of Gallipolis; two grandchildren, Zachary Bosley and Brittany Warren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Max Groves of Bowie, Md.; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Lawrence and Reba Wilcoxon and Garland and Susie Lanier, all of Gallipolis; an aunt, Gerry McBrien of Bellefontaine; several nieces, nephews; and a host of friends.
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.
The Rev. Tim Luoma officiates a service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, at the Willis Funeral Home, Gallipolis, where visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today. Entombment is at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens, Chapel of Hope Mausoleum.
Express condolences at www.willisfuneralhome.com