Eaton, IN
James A. Grove, 72, passed away on June 6, 2016 at IU Health
Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
James was born in Muncie on January 6, 1944 to Laurice and
Betty (Smith) Grove. He graduated from
Cowan High School in 1962 and went on to serve his country in the Army.
James worked as a millwright for Ontario Corporation, served
two terms as the Union Township Trustee, and served on both the Parker City Volunteer
Fire Dept. and Eaton Volunteer Fire Dept.
He was a long time member of the Amvets Post 12, Royerton, and was Vice
Commander of the Disabled American Veterans, under the Lawrence Monroe
Commandery, in Hartford City. Additionally he had a passion for cars and was
known for his continuous trading.
He is survived by his son, Matthew Grove, one brother,
Daniel Reed (Debbie), Matthew’s mother, Linda Grove, as well as several nieces
and nephews.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by
his son, Mark Grove, four brothers and two sisters.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday,
June 11, 2016 at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton,
with Brian Waters officiating. Burial
will follow at the Eaton Union Cemetery with military rites rendered by the
Delaware County Veterans Organization.
Visitation prior to services will be on Saturday from 10:00
am until 11:00 am. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made in his name to the Eaton Volunteer
Fire Dept., P.O. Box 276, Eaton, Indiana 47338.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at:
www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
