Canton – Ralph L. Groover, 84, of Canton, passed away at 3:03 AM on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Graham Hospital. He was born on May 20, 1932 in Morris, OK, to Franklin and Dovie (Rainwater) Groover. He married Myrna Bentley on January 29, 1953 in Lewistown, IL. She survives. He considered his wife his angel of life.
Also surviving are two sons, Leon Groover of Canton, and Rick (Darlene) Groover of Canton; five grandchildren, Chris (Cait), April, Heather, Brandon, Brian, and Adam; eight great-grandchildren; one brother; and five sisters.
Preceding him in death are his parents, one grandson, Ralph Leon Groover III, one great-granddaughter, Cali, two brothers, and two sisters.
Ralph worked at Art & Gene’s Chevy Dealership for 45 years. He is a member of Eastside Nazarene Church in Canton. He loved music, gardening, activities with his grandchildren, tinkering with things, and also giving and helping out others. Ralph was an avid Cardinals fan.
Ralph served in the Air Force.
Services will be at 11 AM on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, where a visitation will be held from 10-11 AM. Rev. Rick Atchley will officiate. Burial will follow the services at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton. Memorials can be made to ALS Awareness. To view Ralph’s DVD or to make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
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