Larry W. Grove, 82, of Perry passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at his home in Perry, Iowa, with his family by his side.
He was born on Jan. 23, 1940, in Corydon, Iowa, to Robert Roy and Lois Allene Grove.
Larry attended Corydon schools until the ninth grade.
He later moved in with his sister and brother-in-law, Deloris and Paul Curtis.
Larry took a job as a construction worker and worked in California, Missouri and Iowa.
He was married three times. His first marriage was to Roseanne Seamas, and to this union a daughter was born, Wanda Jean (Hurley) Grove of California.
Larry’s second marriage was to Sammie Marie Northcutt of Lebanon, Missouri, and to this union two daughters were born, Samantha Jo Grove and Lois Allene Grove, both of Lebanon.
Larry’s third wife was Evelyn M. Howell. To this union two children were born, Lareana Grove and Larry Grove Jr., both of Perry.
Larry enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, watching John Wayne, Nascar, listening to Johnny Cash and other country favorites.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Roy and Lois Allene Grove; daughter, Samantha Jo Grove; wife, Evelyn Grove; sisters, Deloris Curtis, Juanita Chamberlain and Nancy Askren; brothers, Robert Grove and Charles “Chuck” Grove; and nephew, Randall Grove.
Left to cherish Larry’s memory are his four children; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; family; and friends.
He will be missed dearly.
Funeral services will be held April 23 at 11 a.m. at the Fielding Funeral Home in Chariton, Iowa, with luncheon to follow the services.
