Victor Oley Groves

Victor Oley Groves, 81, of Marietta, passed away 6:52 am on June 29, 2010 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

He was born December 26, 1928 in Sand Ridge WV, to Oley Lewis and Bessie Ruth (Linger) Groves.  Victor was a 1947 graduate of Vincent High School and had been employed at DuPont until his retirement.  He was a member of Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1823 and was a volunteer with the Barlow Volunteer Fire Dept. Victor enjoyed Rving, traveling and word puzzles.  Victor was a member of the Layman United Methodist Church, but recently he had been attending the Sandhill United Methodist Church.

On June 26, 1948 he married Wanda June Shook who passed away May 2, 1993.

Surviving is his wife Loraine Hale and his children Vikki Campbell (Larry)  of Ashland, OH, Rhonda Shafer of Amanda, OH, Timm Groves of Columbus, OH and Theresa Dick (David) of Brighton, MI.  Also surviving are grandchildren Stephanie Brockelsby, Richard “Rich” Cook, Clayton Napieracz, Chad and Dusty Lane and great grandchildren Shandi, Heather, Thaddeus “Thad”, Nathaniel  “Nate”, Anya, and Maggie. A sister Grace Wells (Gene) of Belpre also survives.

In addition to his parents and first wife, sisters Loretta Raybuck and Virginia Bartmess, a twin brother Virgil and a son-in-law Donn Shafer preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be held 2 pm on Friday, July 2nd at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Pastor Wendy Erb officiating.  Burial will follow in Barlow Cemetery.  Visitation will begin at 2 pm Thursday and the family will be present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 to greet friends.