LOVED ONE | Larry Joe Grooms
DATES | July 10, 1945 – April 29, 2013
CEMETERY | Sunset Hill Cemetery, Valdosta, GA
LOCATION IN CEMETERY | From the main entrance take a right on Laurel Ave., continue to the rear fence then right to the next driveway and the lot is to the right.
FUNERAL HOME | McLane Funeral & Cremation Services, P.O. Box 5203, Valdosta, Georgia 31603 t: 229 242 5544
He was born July 10, 1945 in Valdosta, the son of the late O.D. and Mildred Turner Grooms. A graduate of Valdosta High School, he had been employed as Night Supervisor at the water treatment plant at Moody Air Force Base, receiving a Cold War Veteran Commendation for his vital services. He later began his twenty-six year career as an Insurance Inspector with LFC Nationwide, retiring in 2011, and for many years he worked part-time for Pinkerton.
Larry was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and he enjoyed studying the different religions from around the world.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Commander Grooms of Valdosta; a son and daughter-in-law, Bradley Clayton and Janice Grooms of Atlanta; three granddaughters, Bonnie Grooms of Valdosta, Jennifer and Elizabeth Grooms of Atlanta; two brother-in-laws, Jerry Commander and wife Angie of Valdosta, Joe Commander and wife Ann of Murfreesboro, TN; nephews and nieces, Sam Commander and wife Lisa of Jackson, Jessica Commander of Valdosta, Mrs. Josh (Amy) Commander of Hahira, Shantel Perry and husband Drew of Murfreesboro, TN, and Kyle Commander of Murfreesboro, TN; and several cousins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Ida Commander; his father-in-law, Roy Commander; and nephew, Josh Commander.