Funeral services for Rodney Dale Groce, age 61 of Fayetteville, will be conducted Saturday morning at 10 am at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Rickey Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Booneville Cemetery. Mr. Groce passed away Wednesday afternoon.
A native of Lincoln County, he was the son of the late William Ethelwin and Katie Lou Rees Groce. Mr. Groce was employed by Tennessee Department of Agriculture Weight’s & Measures and was a farmer and livestock hauler. He was a member of the Mulberry Church of Christ where he lead singing.
Survivors include his wife Betty Bradford Groce of Fayetteville, daughter Audrey (James A.) King of Lewisburg, son Todd (Amber) Groce of Fayetteville, grandchildren Kyleigh, Wyatt, Austin, Jacey Lou, two brothers Randy Groce of Fayetteville,Rees Groce of Mt. Juliet, TN. and aunt and uncle J. C. and Evelyn Marshall of Fayetteville.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to AGAPE, Attention:Tom Burton, 4555 Trousdale Drive, Nashville, TN 37204-9811 or the Mulberry Church of Christ.
Visitation with the family will be Friday evening 5-8 pm at Higgins Funeral Home.
My heart is saddened by this news. I am praying for all of you.
Rodney was a special person. I worked with him at salebarns & TN department of Ag for many years & have had many a happy moment. He will be dearly missed by all that knew him. My thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.
Randy im so sorry for ur loss u know i feel for all of yall this is a hard time trust in the lord he is the only one that can get u threw May God Bless u In Christian Love Kay Horton
I have so many fond memories of times spent with the Groce family. My memories of Rodney are special because he had such a beautiful singing voice. He and his family was always so nice to me when I was growing up. I know he will be missed by his family. I am so sorry this has happened. The loss is great. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Betty and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God does not put more on us than we can bear but I know that right now you have a lot to bear. May God bless you and all the family. All of you have a special place in my heart as I loved Ms. Katie and your Dad for the short time we had him.
Betty & Families, with our sincere sympathy during this difficult time. May your memories comfort you always. Our prayers are with you all. God Bless.
Willie C & Willow Deen McGehee, Billy McGehee, Mary & Teresa Partin
Betty, I am so sorry. You two were always so good to mother. We love all of you and will be thinking about you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May the Lord provide strength, guidance and encouragement.
Rodney was a great person and will missed by all of his co-workers at Agriculture. My deepest sympathies to all of his family.
My heart breaks for all of you at this most difficult time. Mr. Rodney was such a nice man. Know that you all are in the prayers of many. May God hold you all in his care, give you strength, bring you peace, and comfort you with warm memories in the days ahead.
Rodney was a fine Christian man, friend and example to all who were privileged to know him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
My mother thought the world of Rodney and so did my family. He was always quick to help and be there when he was needed. You never had to ask he just showed up. He and Betty were a team and made whatever you needed happen .They were so good to my family when we lost Glenn and Mama. There are just no words to express how sorry I am for your loss but God got a new angel yesterday and I hope some comfort comes in knowing that.
Thinking of you and your family.
Betty, I am so sorry to hear about Rodney’s passing. You and the whole family will be in my prayers. Rodney was always so nice to me and Susie when we were young and annoying! I know what a loss this is for you and just want you to know that you are in my thoughts during this difficult time. Love, Lana
Our hearts were so sadden to hear of the passing of Rodney. Betty you are in our hearts and prayers. I know with God’s strength you will carry on but there will always be a warm spot in our hearts for all in your wonderful family and warmest memories of our times together.
Jim and Brenda Terry
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God wraps his arms around you and guide you through days ahead..Rodney always had a smile on hise smile…He will truly be missed…