Edwin Groover

Groover, Alvin Edwin, went home to be with the Lord August 9, 2020. He was born June 8, 1935, to the late B.L. “Pat” and Nora M. Groover. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Alton Bennie and Gerald Lewis Groover. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Trecia Ann Groover; sons Chuck (Syble) and Rick (Donna) Groover; daughter Karen (David) Pincus; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; brother Jackie Groover; sisters Patricia (Sam) Dodson, Shirley Groover Bryant; sisters in law Ann Groover and Martha Groover; and many nephews and nieces.

Mr. Groover was a native of Palmetto where he was born in the family home on 17th Street. Mr. Groover was a retired grocer; co-owner and operator of Groover's Super Market in Palmetto established by his parents in 1935. Mr. Groover and his brother, Bennie, purchased the business from their parents in 1962 and continued to operate it until their retirement in 1985. Mr. Groover was a member of Palm View First Baptist Church. Mr. Groover gave six years of active duty and two years of reserve to the National Guard. Mr. Groover was a longtime member of the Palmetto Elks Club, having served as Exalted Ruler. Mr. Groover was beloved by all who knew him, and he sought to bring a smile to everyone.

A visitation for Mr. Groover will be held at Palm View First Baptist Church on Thursday, August 13, 2020 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Friday, August 14, 2020 at 10:00 AM -11:00 AM. A celebration of life service will follow at 11:00 AM with Brother Tom Winter and Dr. Chuck Groover conducting the service. Mr. Groover’s grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers.

The Groover family would like to extend a special thank you to Roberta Jackson and the entire staff of Serenity Gardens in Bradenton for the compassionate care they provided Mr. Groover during his time there. Also, a note to express our deep appreciation for the Tidewell Hospice staff, especially Glorida Presley and Dannie West for the kindness they displayed in ministering to Mr. Groover, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

The family is requesting in lieu of flowers that a contribution be made to Palm View First Baptist Church in Palmetto in memory of Mr. Groover.