January 15, 2021
Mr. Gene Groves, age 72 of Smithville, TN passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at St. Thomas Riverpark Hospital in McMinnville, TN.
Gene was born on January 1, 1949 in Smithville, TN to his parents, the late George & Delmer Martin Groves. Also preceding him in death is his wife, Judy Groves. 2 Children, Carl Groves & Tina Serna. Grandson, Damon Groves and a sister, Gracie Killough. He was a Nurseryman and was retired from the Sanitation Dept. of DeKalb County. Mr. Gene was of the Church of Christ faith.
Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 12 Noon at DeKalb Memorial Gardens with Bro. Robbie Black officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 9:30am until 11:30am at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home at which time the body will be taken to the cemetery for the graveside service. Due to Covid-19 precautions, social distance measures will be observed. We are not accepting food in our funeral home kitchen at this time.
Survivors include a Daughter, Ola Regina (Sam) Johnson of Morrison, TN. 2 Granddaughters, Harley Richardson of Morrison, TN and Alysia Groves of McMinnville, TN. Grandson, Deven Groves of McMinnville, TN & 5 Great Grandchildren. Brother, Robert Groves of Smithville, TN.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations please be made to the funeral home to help with burial expenses in memory of Mr. Groves.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.