Gentry “Jim” Grooms, 87, of St. Joseph, passed away November 13, 2017, at Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia. He was a Methodist and an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War era. He was retired as a Woodshop Foreman from Loretto Casket Company and Thacker Casket Company.
Survivors include:
Wife: Jean Grooms
Daughters: Pam Lumpkins (Jerry)
Martha Ricketts
Brother: Hollis Grooms
Sisters: Reba Coats, Jane LaRoche & Paulette Grooms
Grandchildren: Amy Luffman (Barry)
Beth Ellis (Stephen)
Great Grandchildren: Kelby & Korey Luffman
Ralee & Madison Ellis
Preceded in death by:
Parents: Frank & Annebelle Walters Grooms
Brother: Joe Grooms
Sisters: Lois Weaver & Arvenia Grooms
Visitation will be Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 5:00-8:00pm at Greenhill Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Thursday at 1:00pm at the funeral home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: George Troop, John Troop, Gerald Troop, Lee Haygood, Coyce Hallmark, Tim Springer & Donnie Ward.
Greenhill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
