Funeral service for Mr. Billy Charles Groce, age, 78, of the Mimosa Community, will be conducted Tuesday October 18, 2022, at 2 PM at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. James West officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens beside his wife June McGee Groce. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday from 12 pm until time of service at 2 pm at Higgins Funeral Home.
Billy was born October 12, 1944, in Lincoln County, TN to the late Charles B. and Mary Thelma Croney Groce. Billy received his bachelor’s degree from MTSU and master’s degree from Florida Institute of Technology in Accounting. He was the retired CFO of Lincoln Medical Facilities and retired member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants Life Member. He was a member of the Mimosa Church of Christ, and the Mimosa Community club where he dearly loved barbecuing for the Mimosa Community Club BBQ chicken suppers and family holidays. Mr. Groce passed away October 15, 2022, at Bailey Manor.
Survivors include his daughter, Cindy Groce; sisters Judy (Willie) Rives, Anita Rossnagel, Patricia Bean; brother Phillip (Phila) Groce; and sister in-law Gina Groce; aunt, Margie Croney; and many nieces and nephews and friends. Billy was preceded in death by his parents; brother; David Ray Groce; sister and brother in-law Wanda and Gene Cornelius; brother in-law Barton Rossnagel; father and mother-in-law, D. L. and Clemma McGee; and first cousin and lifelong friend, Jerry Johnson.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the Mimosa Church of Christ, 436 Mimosa Road, Fayetteville, TN 37334, or the Nick Creson Scholarship Fund, 31 Hamestring Road, Fayetteville, TN 37334.
The family would like to thank everyone at Bailey Manor for exceptional care, compassion, and friendship.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Billy Charles Groce.
9 Comments To "Billy Charles Groce"
#1 Comment By Karen Gilliam On October 16, 2022 @ 2:50 pm
May the memories you share sustain you now and in the days to come. My sincere sympathy to all the Groce family.
#2 Comment By Dena and Jimmy Kincaid On October 16, 2022 @ 4:40 pm
Prayers for peace and comfort for Mr Billy’s family and friends. Mimosa Community has lost a true gentleman and friend. Cindy our deepest condolences to you my friend. Jimmy and I are just a phone call away if you need us.
#3 Comment By jerry reese On October 16, 2022 @ 5:08 pm
Billy was a great guy , I enjoyed knowing him – he was my mentor in our civic club years ago. Prayers for the family !
#4 Comment By Ronnie and Eloise Hudgins On October 16, 2022 @ 5:44 pm
To all the family, I am so sorry to learn of Billy’s passing. Please know that you are in our prayers
#5 Comment By Melissa Flowe On October 17, 2022 @ 9:21 am
Mr. Billy will be greatly missed by all the staff at Bailey Manor. Thank you for trusting us with his care. You both will forever hold a place in our heart and be a part of our Bailey Manor family.
#6 Comment By Edward A Perdue On October 17, 2022 @ 11:34 am
Billy and I worked together for 20 years. One of many thing about Billy was he never never lost his Temper. He was a true friend and a great man.
#7 Comment By Megan mitchell On October 17, 2022 @ 1:42 pm
I really enjoyed taking care of mr. Billy. His memory will forever live with me. It was a great honor to be able to take care of him. Thank you for trusting us and letting us be apart of y’all’s lives. He will forever be missed and loved.
#8 Comment By Mary Partin On October 17, 2022 @ 7:47 pm
Cindy, so sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts & prayers. God Bless, Mary, Teresa Partin, & Billy McGehee
#9 Comment By Pamela Emmons On October 17, 2022 @ 9:04 pm
I am so sorry for your loss praying for you and your family ❤️🙏❤️