Benny Wilson Groce was born September 11, 1934, to Mr. Will and Mrs. Gladys Groce. He was raised by them in Belleville with his siblings, Evelyn, Billy, Betty Jo, and Jerry. He met his wife Rebecca “Becky” Jackson, and they became high school sweethearts, went on to marry, and began a wonderful, hard-working life together.
Benny is survived by his children, Nancy Rogers, Bryan (Suzi) Groce, and Jennifer (Pat) Turpen; He is also survived by his brother, Jerry; grandchildren, Lindsey (Stacy) Smith, Ben (Mallory) Pitts, Rebecca Turpen, Adam Groce, and Jeremy (Dina) Groce. He has several great-grandchildren he was blessed to spend time with.
Mr. Groce spent his entire adult life supporting the cattle industry in Lincoln County through his business, Farmers Auction. He was known for his integrity and honesty in his business dealings. He was generous in both his business and personal life.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 13, at 11 AM at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Wiser officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be from 5 PM to 8 PM on Thursday, June 12, at Higgins.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial Processing, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Benny Wilson Groce.
7 Comments To "Benny Wilson Groce"
#1 Comment By Brenda Roles On June 11, 2025 @ 12:31 pm
I am so sorry for the loss of Benny Groce to his family. Ernie always treasured his friendship and the many times Mr Benny advised him on what cattle to buy.
I can see Mr Bennie and Ernie setting in Heaven discussing the cattle as they graze. May God give you comfort, peace and grace thru the coming days.
#2 Comment By Anna Rhodes On June 11, 2025 @ 6:41 pm
I never met Mr . Benny personally but I have the biggest blessing of caring for his great granddaughter Loxley. She dearly loved her Papa Groce!! She will forever treasure her memories of him. My thoughts & prayers are with his family!! Love you Lindsey & Nancy , may God comfort you all through this difficult time.
#3 Comment By Gerald and Wanda Scott On June 12, 2025 @ 7:15 am
We are so Sorry. God Bless the Family with Comfort and Peace in the Days to Come.
#4 Comment By Jerry Reese On June 12, 2025 @ 3:05 pm
Bryan and NANCY- Sorry to here of Mr. Bennie passing . I liked working for him back as a teenager. He was always good to everybody.
#5 Comment By Linda Williams On June 12, 2025 @ 4:26 pm
I am so so sorry for your loss. He was such a good man!!
#6 Comment By Connie Arnold On June 12, 2025 @ 10:29 pm
Jennifer so sorry about your dad prayers are with you. Connie
#7 Comment By Sharon Williams On June 13, 2025 @ 7:01 am
Sending prayers for all. We have lost a great cattleman and person.