David W. Groome, 82, of Bowie, MD, passed away suddenly at his home on November 20, 2021. He was born May 17, 1939 in High Point NC to the late Z. Wilber and Z. Ruth (Whaley) Groome. He was preceded in death by both parents, and his older brother Lee Groome.
He is survived by his loving family: Jacquelyn (Ennis) Groome, his wife of 60 years (who was the love of his life); their children Jolyn (Ed) Nace, James (Nancy) Laverty and Jennifer Anderson; his siblings: Maryann (Ray) Hepler, Ruth (Ed) Jones and Christopher (Ada) Groome; five grandchildren: Robert Anderson III, Natalie (Hans) Pressley, Paul (Rachel) Anderson, Sean (Alyssa) Laverty and Caitlin (Steve) Foster, six great grand children, two great - great grand children, as well as many neices and nephews.
David attended Duke University prior to service in the U.S. Air Force before settling in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, where he worked for National Cash Register where he received numerous accolades, before retiring in the late 1990s.
He enjoyed studying the Bible, loved History, (previously a Docent National Cathedral as well as Gadsby's Tavern) vacations in Hawaii, Paris, U.K, Ireland and his crossword puzzles. He was also known for his generosity, an avid reader, wry sense of humor, a jokester, his wit and boundless trivia knowledge.
A “Celebration of Life” for both Jacque and David will be held in Bowie, MD, at the home of their daughter, Jennifer Anderson, on Saturday, June 11, 2022, (a day after what would have been their 61st “Wedding Anniversary”), at 12:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice of Chesapeake, https://www.hospicechesapeake.org
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