Robert Edward Groves

Sept. 1, 1945-Sept. 29, 2022

Robert Edward Groves left this Earth for his Heavenly home Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022.

He was born Sept. 1, 1945, to Robert and Margaret Brown Groves. He was reared in Darlington and graduated from Darlington High School in 1964. He joined the Army National Guard until 1971. He was also a member of the American Legion. He worked at Raybestos.

He married Connie Mogle and they had three children, Becky (John) Owens, Richard Groves and Beth Ann Williams. He also has four grandchildren, Tyler and Trey Owens, Jake Groves and Kareena Williams.

His parents preceded him in death, as did his sister, Nancy Caldwell.

He is also survived by brother John (Wanda) Groves and sister Linda (Harold) Carpenter, along with 10 nieces and nephews.

He was a member of the New Hope Christian Church and was active in the men’s group.  He will be missed by many!

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5 at Burkhart Funeral Home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 at the funeral home, led by Pastor Darrell Portwood. After the service, he will be laid to rest at Greenlawn Cemetery in Darlington.

Online condolences may be made at www.BurkhartFH.com.