Mr. Gene Grove, age 72 of Smithville, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at St. Thomas Riverpark Hospital in McMinnville.
He was a Nurseryman and was retired from the Sanitation Dept. of DeKalb County. Mr. Gene was of the Church of Christ faith.
Gene was born on January 1, 1949 in Smithville to his parents, the late George and Delmer Martin Grove. Also preceding him in death is his wife, Judy Grove; two children, Carl Grove and Tina Serna; grandson, Damon Grove; and a sister, Gracie Killough.
Survivors include a daughter, Ola Regina (Sam) Johnson of Morrison; two granddaughters, Harley Richardson of Morrison and Alysia Grove of McMinnville; grandson, Deven Grove of McMinnville; and five great grandchildren; brother, Robert Grove of Smithville.
Graveside service was held on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at DeKalb Memorial Gardens with Bro. Robbie Black officiating.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.
Smithville Review
(Smithville, Tenn.)
Jan. 20, 2021