David Allen Groves passed away peacefully on 28 November 2020 at the age of 79. David was born to Warren and Ella Groves in Springfield Missouri on the 2nd of March in 1941.
David was one of six children of whom were raised to work hard and be productive from a young age. Upon graduation from Pleasant Hope High School, he joined the United States Air Force at the age of 17 with his parent's consent and served 4 years as a medic. He was stationed in Maine for his first year of service, but spent the remaining 3 years in England. When David returned to the states, he served his community as a Springfield, MO police officer, married Carole Pickering of Willard, MO and started a family. In the summer of 1966, he launched his ultimate career and joined Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol that is based in Springfield.
In the early fall of 1974, David relocated his family to Bolivar, MO and chose to remain steadfast for the duration of his children's childhood years. David made a final move to Nevada, MO in 1987 where he was promoted from corporal to sergeant before choosing to retire at the age of 55. David served for 30 years on the Missouri State Highway Patrol from 1 October 1966 to 30 September of 1996.
Despite all of David's accomplishments, his most cherished was his acceptance of Christ. David was in his fifties when he was baptized into the body of Christ and was a faithful member of the Church of Christ family where he regularly attended the Church of Christ of Fort Scott, Kansas. David spent his remaining years in Nevada and made many strong friendships in the area.
David was the kind of man who loved to help people. When he was not working his patrol job and long into retirement, he would spend his spare time building wheelchair ramps, fixing things for people, visiting local nursing homes, mowing lawns and studying the Word. He absolutely loved being able to mow lawns on his zero-turn lawn mower and it was often a topic of conversation. No question, David was a simple caring man who valued authority and structure, lent a helping hand to anyone in need and never expected anything in return.
David was preceded in death by his parents, his eldest brother George "Edward" Jackson and wife Virginia, a brother-in-law Larry Bonner and younger brother Larry Groves and wife Barbara. He leaves behind a son, Steven Groves and wife Robin of Springfield, a daughter, Sandra Groves Barlow of San Antonio, Texas and a daughter, Allison Daniels and husband Aaron of Joplin. David was blessed with six grandchildren, Christopher Shane Barlow and wife Jamie, Miranda Groves Snider and husband Austin, Ashlee Barlow, Marshall Groves, Lydia Daniels and Grant Daniels along with two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
David also leaves behind some very dear friends who gave him a zest for life and had a profound impact on helping him to maintain his independence until the remaining week of his life. The family will be forever grateful.
May David rest in peace and rejoice in his heavenly home.
David was one of six children of whom were raised to work hard and be productive from a young age. Upon graduation from Pleasant Hope High School, he joined the United States Air Force at the age of 17 with his parent's consent and served 4 years as a medic. He was stationed in Maine for his first year of service, but spent the remaining 3 years in England. When David returned to the states, he served his community as a Springfield, MO police officer, married Carole Pickering of Willard, MO and started a family. In the summer of 1966, he launched his ultimate career and joined Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol that is based in Springfield.
In the early fall of 1974, David relocated his family to Bolivar, MO and chose to remain steadfast for the duration of his children's childhood years. David made a final move to Nevada, MO in 1987 where he was promoted from corporal to sergeant before choosing to retire at the age of 55. David served for 30 years on the Missouri State Highway Patrol from 1 October 1966 to 30 September of 1996.
Despite all of David's accomplishments, his most cherished was his acceptance of Christ. David was in his fifties when he was baptized into the body of Christ and was a faithful member of the Church of Christ family where he regularly attended the Church of Christ of Fort Scott, Kansas. David spent his remaining years in Nevada and made many strong friendships in the area.
David was the kind of man who loved to help people. When he was not working his patrol job and long into retirement, he would spend his spare time building wheelchair ramps, fixing things for people, visiting local nursing homes, mowing lawns and studying the Word. He absolutely loved being able to mow lawns on his zero-turn lawn mower and it was often a topic of conversation. No question, David was a simple caring man who valued authority and structure, lent a helping hand to anyone in need and never expected anything in return.
David was preceded in death by his parents, his eldest brother George "Edward" Jackson and wife Virginia, a brother-in-law Larry Bonner and younger brother Larry Groves and wife Barbara. He leaves behind a son, Steven Groves and wife Robin of Springfield, a daughter, Sandra Groves Barlow of San Antonio, Texas and a daughter, Allison Daniels and husband Aaron of Joplin. David was blessed with six grandchildren, Christopher Shane Barlow and wife Jamie, Miranda Groves Snider and husband Austin, Ashlee Barlow, Marshall Groves, Lydia Daniels and Grant Daniels along with two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
David also leaves behind some very dear friends who gave him a zest for life and had a profound impact on helping him to maintain his independence until the remaining week of his life. The family will be forever grateful.
May David rest in peace and rejoice in his heavenly home.
David Allen Groves passed away peacefully on 28 November 2020 at the age of 79. David was born to Warren and Ella Groves in Springfield Missouri on the 2nd of March in 1941.
David was one of six children of whom were raised to work hard and be productive from a young age. Upon graduation from Pleasant Hope High School, he joined the United States Air Force at the age of 17 with his parent's consent and served 4 years as a medic. He was stationed in Maine for his first year of service, but spent the remaining 3 years in England. When David returned to the states, he served his community as a Springfield, MO police officer, married Carole Pickering of Willard, MO and started a family. In the summer of 1966, he launched his ultimate career and joined Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol that is based in Springfield.
In the early fall of 1974, David relocated his family to Bolivar, MO and chose to remain steadfast for the duration of his children's childhood years. David made a final move to Nevada, MO in 1987 where he was promoted from corporal to sergeant before choosing to retire at the age of 55. David served for 30 years on the Missouri State Highway Patrol from 1 October 1966 to 30 September of 1996.
Despite all of David's accomplishments, his most cherished was his acceptance of Christ. David was in his fifties when he was baptized into the body of Christ and was a faithful member of the Church of Christ family where he regularly attended the Church of Christ of Fort Scott, Kansas. David spent his remaining years in Nevada and made many strong friendships in the area.
David was the kind of man who loved to help people. When he was not working his patrol job and long into retirement, he would spend his spare time building wheelchair ramps, fixing things for people, visiting local nursing homes, mowing lawns and studying the Word. He absolutely loved being able to mow lawns on his zero-turn lawn mower and it was often a topic of conversation. No question, David was a simple caring man who valued authority and structure, lent a helping hand to anyone in need and never expected anything in return.
David was preceded in death by his parents, his eldest brother George "Edward" Jackson and wife Virginia, a brother-in-law Larry Bonner and younger brother Larry Groves and wife Barbara. He leaves behind a son, Steven Groves and wife Robin of Springfield, a daughter, Sandra Groves Barlow of San Antonio, Texas and a daughter, Allison Daniels and husband Aaron of Joplin. David was blessed with six grandchildren, Christopher Shane Barlow and wife Jamie, Miranda Groves Snider and husband Austin, Ashlee Barlow, Marshall Groves, Lydia Daniels and Grant Daniels along with two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
David also leaves behind some very dear friends who gave him a zest for life and had a profound impact on helping him to maintain his independence until the remaining week of his life. The family will be forever grateful.
May David rest in peace and rejoice in his heavenly home.
David was one of six children of whom were raised to work hard and be productive from a young age. Upon graduation from Pleasant Hope High School, he joined the United States Air Force at the age of 17 with his parent's consent and served 4 years as a medic. He was stationed in Maine for his first year of service, but spent the remaining 3 years in England. When David returned to the states, he served his community as a Springfield, MO police officer, married Carole Pickering of Willard, MO and started a family. In the summer of 1966, he launched his ultimate career and joined Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol that is based in Springfield.
In the early fall of 1974, David relocated his family to Bolivar, MO and chose to remain steadfast for the duration of his children's childhood years. David made a final move to Nevada, MO in 1987 where he was promoted from corporal to sergeant before choosing to retire at the age of 55. David served for 30 years on the Missouri State Highway Patrol from 1 October 1966 to 30 September of 1996.
Despite all of David's accomplishments, his most cherished was his acceptance of Christ. David was in his fifties when he was baptized into the body of Christ and was a faithful member of the Church of Christ family where he regularly attended the Church of Christ of Fort Scott, Kansas. David spent his remaining years in Nevada and made many strong friendships in the area.
David was the kind of man who loved to help people. When he was not working his patrol job and long into retirement, he would spend his spare time building wheelchair ramps, fixing things for people, visiting local nursing homes, mowing lawns and studying the Word. He absolutely loved being able to mow lawns on his zero-turn lawn mower and it was often a topic of conversation. No question, David was a simple caring man who valued authority and structure, lent a helping hand to anyone in need and never expected anything in return.
David was preceded in death by his parents, his eldest brother George "Edward" Jackson and wife Virginia, a brother-in-law Larry Bonner and younger brother Larry Groves and wife Barbara. He leaves behind a son, Steven Groves and wife Robin of Springfield, a daughter, Sandra Groves Barlow of San Antonio, Texas and a daughter, Allison Daniels and husband Aaron of Joplin. David was blessed with six grandchildren, Christopher Shane Barlow and wife Jamie, Miranda Groves Snider and husband Austin, Ashlee Barlow, Marshall Groves, Lydia Daniels and Grant Daniels along with two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
David also leaves behind some very dear friends who gave him a zest for life and had a profound impact on helping him to maintain his independence until the remaining week of his life. The family will be forever grateful.
May David rest in peace and rejoice in his heavenly home.
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