Funeral services for William David Groves age 65 of Branson, Missouri will be held Friday, February 15, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Greenlawn Funeral Home in Branson with Chaplain Larry Kackley officiating. Burial with full military honors will be in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery.
He died February 11, 2013 at his home in Branson.
He was born on September 24, 1947 in Springfield, Missouri the son of Ollie and Oma Lingerfelt Groves. He was a retired teacher having taught at Hillcrest
School in Springfield and Forsyth Schools where he retired. He was working at Bass Pro in Branson at the time of his illness. He was also a veteran of the U. S. Marines.
Survivors are his wife; Rita King Groves of the home, one son, Dustin Groves of Dallas, Texas, two step-daughters; Stephanie Adkins of Mayflower, Arkansas and Stacey Peters of Maumelle, Arkansas. Two Brothers, Richard Groves of Branson and John Groves of Dixon, Missouri and three grandchildren, Jacob, Cody, Angel. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Charles Groves.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 pm, Thursday in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hospice Compassus in Branson, Missouri in lieu of flowers.