Coolidge G. Groves, 97, of Front Royal, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at his home.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 1 PM at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 240 Church St, Front Royal, VA 22630 with the Rev. Harold Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Good Hope Cemetery.
Mr. Groves was born on July 7, 1925 in Flint Hill, Virginia to the late Gilbert and Maggie Jackson Groves. He was also preceded in death by his son, Kim D. Groves. He was a member of the American Legion, the NAACP and Mount Vernon Baptist Church. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War where he was awarded a Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He worked for Parkway Chevrolet, Jack Evans Chevrolet and Lindsey Chevrolet for over 60 years.
Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Barbara W. Groves of Front Royal; son, Raynardo “Ray” Groves (Cassandra) of Stephens City, Virginia; daughter, Fonda Groves of Front Royal; three brothers, Gilbert “Punk” Groves Jr., Mitchell Groves and George Groves; three sisters, Pearl Jordan, Virginia Groves and Alice Groves; six grandchildren, Tremayn Groves, DaShawn Groves, Danielle Rapp, Jairus Parker, Chevon Parker and Aaliyah Groves; seven great grandchildren, Madison Rapp, Nya Groves, Tristan Rapp, Zariyana Parker, Kahleil Parker, Gavin Groves and Zoe Lacascio and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
My dear brother, even though distance kept us apart, you have always been in my heart and always will be!!! You have brought so much love and joy to so many. Our chain has been broken but will one day be linked together forever. To Jimmy, Fonda, Ray…my heart is filled with so much sadness and I am so very sorry for your loss!!! May God comfort you all.
Red and I have known Coolidge for years from the dealership. A truly wonderful person we both loved dearly.
God Bless and Keep You
Barbara, Ray, Fonda, I am so sorry for your loss! I worked with Coolidge at Chevrolet dealership. He was so kind and thoughtful. I always considered him my friend. He truly was a good man. You are all in my prayers!
Warm thoughts and prayers of comfort on the loss of Uncle Coolidge. Such men are rare. He will always be with us and never be forgotten. Rest in Power.
My deepest sympathy. I will always be thankful to have met such an honorable man. Beautiful spirit and humble. He lives on in his family. God Bless.