John Groves Jr.John Groves Jr.
John William Groves Jr., 89, of Havana, formerly of Beardstown, died Nov. 28, 2018, at Havana Health Care Center.
He was born Sept. 13, 1929, in Tuscola, Texas, a son of John Sr. and Aubrey Wills Groves. He first married Barbara Harwood and later married Alberta Norton, both preceded him in death.
He also was preceded in death by two daughters, Aubrey Lou and Barbara Leann Groves.
Surviving are one son, Johnny (and Mary) Groves of Astoria; one brother, Lloyd (and Claudia) Groves of Mesquite, Texas; three grandchildren, Michelle Groves, Twila (and Jeff) Batterton and Joseph Groves, all of Astoria; and three great-grandchildren.
He was a veteran of the Korean War having served from 1952-54 with the U.S. Marines. He was a past member of Guthrie-Pierce VFW Post 1239 and current member of Havana VFW Post 1239.
A memorial graveside service with military honors will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Beardstown City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Thursday at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown.
Memorials may be made to Guthrie-Pierce VFW Post 1239 or Havana VFW Post 6408, care/of Sager Funeral Home, 202 East 8th St., Beardstown, IL 62618.
Condolences may be sent to www.sagerfuneralhome.com.
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