Richard T. Groomes
Richard T. Groomes, 65, Claypool, passed away at 4:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in his residence.
On Nov. 16, 1950, he was born to Theodore and Elaine (Cavanaugh) Groomes. He lived in Bay City, Mich., for thirty years before moving to Kosciusko County, 21 years ago. He retired from sales in the carpet industry, where he served for forty years. Richard was a member of the Mentone Lions Club and he loved to play golf and spend time on Yellow Creek Lake.
He is survived by his longtime partner of 14 years: Kim Enyeart and her niece: Sarah; three children: Chris Groomes; Ashley Groomes; and Stephanie Groomes and their spouses; four grandchildren: Danielle Groomes -Jordy; Ariana Groomes; Korben Westness; Garren Westness; and one great-grandchild: Mason Jordy. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother: David Groomes.
A celebration of life service and burial will be at a later date
Memorial contributions may be made to Lions Club, Mentone.
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, is entrusted with the arrangements.
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