Alton Lenzie Grose

Alton loved football. He not only played the game, but also coached and mentored many throughout his life, leaving a lasting impact on those he guided. He played for the Mansfield Marauders and was known for being a fighter both on and off the field. He was a big fan and followed Ohio sports.

Above all, Alton loved his family and was deeply loyal to them. He was everyone’s favorite uncle and cousin—a man who worked hard to support, protect, and defend the people he loved. His strength, dedication, and love for his family were at the heart of who he was.

Alton worked as a machinist at Coburn, Inc. in Haysville, Ohio. He took pride in working hard and providing for his family.

Alton will be remembered for his love of football, his fighting spirit, his loyalty, and, most of all, the love he had for his family and the many lives he touched along the way.

He is survived by his wife, Jody Spotts Grose; mother, Betty Jean Pierce; children, Alisha Grose, Alton Grose, Jr., Mekaila Grose, Brooklynn Grose, Alegend Grose, and Alegacy Grose; brothers and sisters, Patricia Okai, Charlene Holoman, Robin Lloyd, Allen B. Grose, Jr., Wanda Grose, Alvin Grose, Albert Grose, Alden Grose, Betty Grose, Lisa Howard, Alonzo Grose, Ali Grose, and Beatrice Grose; grandchildren, Alayla Sutton, Jayla Sutton, Keylin Jackson, Arianna Jackson, Nailah Jackson, Jamyah Jackson, Livia Jackson, Kaius Jackson, Mehaila Jacocks, Devonté Jacocks Jr., D`Hazion Seats, and Brazil Steele; bonus brothers, Craig Powers, and Uncle Jimmy; bonus daughters, Kim, Jaceda, and Justyce; and many cherished family and friends.

Preceding him in death were his father, Allen B. Grose, Sr.; brothers and sisters, Sandra Williams, Mary Ann Grose, Alex Grose, and Alphonso Grose.

A private celebration of life will be held at a future date.

Wappner Funeral Directors – Mansfield is honored to serve the family.