Eric was a Merchant Marine for the American Marine Corps. He was also a tiler and worked as an independent contractor.
He is survived by his children, Preston (Tricia) Grove, Kendall (Anna) Grove, and Ariel Moniz; grandchildren, Mikah, Toa, Khloe, Emma, Te’ata, Taimane, Skyla, Te’lia, Taupou, Quincee, and Ares; brothers, Tim Grove, Danny Grove, and John Grove Jr.; sisters, Camille Yanez, and Kerry Grove Marrufo.
Eric was predeceased by his parents, John and Naomi Grove.
Private services will be held.