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Troy Ray
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October 2, 1944 – October 14, 2018

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Obituary for Troy Ray Groves

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Troy, 74, passed away Oct 14, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Troy was born Oct 2, 1944 in Granite, OK, to Troy and Dorothy Groves. His family moved to OKC when he was very young. He graduated from Capitol Hill high school in 1962. He married his high school sweetheart, Jacqueline May Williams on November 17, 1962, and they remained married for nearly 56 years. Shortly after they wed he went off to boot camp for the Air National Guard and served 6 years. After his time in the service he worked at Tinker Field as an electronic engineer and attended OU at the same time working towards a degree in electronics. Troy and Jackie were blessed with two sons, Tim and Tracy. Troy was a hard worker and always did his best to support his family. In 1971 he started his own company, Electronic Services Unlimited, for which he successfully operated until his death. Troy had his pilot’s license and he owned a Grumman Tiger airplane. On occasion, he flew his family around to different destinations for family trips. Troy also loved sports cars and owned a number of them over the years. Troy and Jackie enjoyed taking their sports cars for road trips and made lasting memories. Troy and Jackie were huge Neil Diamond fans and took the family to a number of Neil Diamond concerts, even sneaking on the stage claiming to be a photographer on one occasion. Troy had many hobbies and pastimes but his family was the most important to him. His family will miss him deeply.

Troy was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Troy Groves.

He leaves behind
his loving wife of nearly 56 years, Jackie;
his mother Dorothy;
son, Tim & his wife Kerri;
son Tracy & his wife Tonya;
Troy was fortunate enough to have four beautiful granddaughters, Haley, Taylor, Tori & Sami. They lovingly called him Pappy. He always called them his number one’s, but what he didn’t know was that he was their number one.
Troy is also survived by his brothers, Doyle Groves & his wife Belinda, David & his wife Susan.

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First Visitation

When Tuesday, October 16th, 2018 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Location
South Lakes Chapel
Address
4000 S.W. 119th
Oklahoma City, OK 73173
Additional Information

Second Visitation

When Wednesday, October 17th, 2018 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Location
Vondel Smith Mortuary at South Lakes
Address
4000 SW 119th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73173
Additional Information Family will be present 5-7pm to greet friends

Service Information

When
Thursday, October 18th, 2018 10:00am
Location
South Lakes Chapel
Address
4000 S.W. 119th
Oklahoma City, OK 73173

Interment Information

When
Thursday, October 18th, 2018
Location
Resthaven Memory Gardens - Oklahoma City
Address
500 SW 104th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73139
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