John O. Grooms Sr.
September 8, 1929 ~ September 20, 2012
John O. Grooms, Sr., 83, of Mooresville, died September 20, 2012, in Methodist Hospital. He was born September 8, 1929, in Liberty, Kentucky, to the late Elmer Henry “Dock” and Ida (Emerson) Grooms.
John worked for General Motors for over 29 years, retiring in 1992. He proudly served for seven years for the United States Army during the Korean War. John was a past member of the Martinsville Moose Lodge #1127 and the Eternal Life Baptist Church, Mooresville. His current memberships include the Mooresville American Legion and Gasburg Baptist Church, Mooresville.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Bill and Arthur Grooms.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Rachel (Ratcliff) Grooms, to whom he was united in marriage on April 17, 1987; son, John O. Grooms, Jr. (Elizabeth) of Somerset, KY; daughter, Prenciss Diann Russell of Darlington, IN; 3 step-sons; 2 step-daughters; sisters, Marie Howard of Greenwood; Mary Brown of Somerset, KY; 4 half-brothers; 2 half-sisters; 7 grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 21 step-great grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 22, 2012, in Gasburg Baptist Church, 11564 North Gasburg Road, Mooresville. Calling will be observed from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, September 21, 2012, in the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Rev. Jack Elliott will officiate the services. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Greenwood. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gasburg Baptist Church Food Pantry. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Rachel and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know we are praying for you. Rebecca, Eubank, KY
To the family — Praying that you find peace and love in the memories that you all cherish. Heather Anthony
Rachel and Family; our prayers are with you that God gives you peace & strength. I loved playing music & hearing him sing, I will miss him . Love in Christ. Everett & Patty Lundy
John Jr and family. Just read about your loss. I will be praying for you and your family today. I know this is very difficult as I have now lost both parents. Have thought about you over the years and our friendship in school. Please know you are thought about during this difficult time.
John Jr and family so sorry for your loss. Your classmate from class of 1975 Cheryl Anderson Coonce
Uncle John, One of the greatest uncles I have ever known. I remember on many occasions he and my father and his brothers and sisters would gather at the home,of my parents and would get out the guitars and sing accapella, harmonize and sing all of the old gospels they learned when they were young. How often I can remember the twinkle in his eyes and his laughter plus his willingness and dedication and service to the Lord.and to helping others. Uncle John,YOU will be sorely missed in my heart. God bless, and may the Lord watch ove all of your family till we meet again. Daniel A Grooms