Clifton R Groves

Clifton "Clif" R. Groves January 3, 1939 - January 21, 2010 Clifton R. Groves, 71, a resident of New Palestine, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born January 3, 1939 in Portland, Tennessee and was the son of the late Harvey Lee and Vonnie Lucille (Stout) Groves. Clifton was a graduate of Portland High School, served his country in the United States Army, retired from Consolidated Freight and was a 25 year member of the Local Teamsters #135. He attended Brookeville Road Community Church. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Lorianne Groves of New Palestine; son, Shannon (Lorie) Groves of White House, TN; brothers, Gaylen (Sharon) Groves of Portland, TN, Glen (Vicki) Groves of West Chester, OH; grandson, Devin Wright and granddaughter, Megan Groves, both of White House, TN. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Tina Lynn Groves. Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Wilkinson and Wiseman Funeral Home, 715 South Broadway, Portland, Tennessee, 37148. Burial will follow at Groves Cemetery in Portland. Friends may call Sunday, January 24, 2010 from 1:00 until 5:00 p.m. at Stillinger Family Funeral Home, Pasco Chapel, Greenfield and also from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, January 25, 2010 at Wilkinson and Wiseman Funeral Home, Portland, TN. Comments We are going to miss Clifton at our family reunions in Indy. Glen sorry we can't be there with you. Our sympathy to you and all your family. We love you ~ Bobby & " Dean Bobby & Dean Mayes - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM We love you so much! " Angela & Steve Preston - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM Im sorry for your loss.Cliff was a great man.Im sorry for not being there at this time of sorrow.I wish I could have been a bigger piece of your life I regret Cliff wasnt a " bigger part of my kids life!I believe im a better person just having Cliff in my life at such a critical time in my childhood.He taught me more about being a man more than he or I will ever know Love, Christopher P.S. I love you dad Christopher Brand - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM My best to all of you and my sincerest condolences to the entire family. " Marcia & Frank Laning - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM Lori,Iam so sorry I could not be there to comfort you in this time of sorrow. If you need or want anything now or later please do not hesitate to call.I love you and " Clifton.Vickie Vickie - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If you need anything Lori, just call. " Jeff & Beckie - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM