Robert “Bobby” Groce
October 6, 1934 ~ August 30, 2024
Robert (Bobby) Taylor Groce, 89, of Glasgow, Ky, passed away on Friday, August 30th, 2024 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on October 6th, 1934 in Glasgow, Ky to the late John Robert and Zelma Dearing Groce.
Bobby owned Groce Oil in Haywood, Ky for many years. He served his community as magistrate of Barren County for 17 years. Bobby was a lifelong farmer and member of Dover Baptist Church in Haywood, Ky. For many years, Bobby dedicated time to the Haywood Volunteer Fire Department. He was instrumental in the startup of the Little League Program at Austin Tracy. Bobby loved hunting, fishing, softball, and Barren County football; he missed only one game between 1973 to 1984. Bobby was also the founder of the Groce Oil Softball team in the 60’s, which won numerous tournaments in the area. However, Bobby’s greatest joy was his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Bobby is survived by his loving wife, Janet Wilkerson Groce of 61 years. His two sons: Brad (Beth) and Bruce (Bridget); four grandchildren: Cheyenne (Joe Taylor), Clay (Samantha), Taylor (Macy), and Connor (Kale); three great grandchildren: Quaid and Cami Mercer, and Warner Groce; sister, Sue Yates and sister-in-law, Betty Lou Groce.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Faith Groce, brother, Kenneth Groce, and brother-in-law, John Yates.
The funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Hatcher and Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday and after 9:00 am Wednesday until time for services at the funeral home.
Alternate expressions of sympathy may be made to Hospice of TJ Samson Community Hospital Home Care Program 1301 North Race Street Glasgow, Ky 42143- 3483.
Jan, I’m so sorry to hear about Bobby. May God be with you and you family during this difficult time and hold you close in his care.
Brad, So sorry to hear of your loss- my thoughts and prayers are with all of the family
Bobby was a good person. I have known him for a long time always thought a lot of him. I know he will be missed.
My condolences to your family, Bobby will be missed. Bobby is one of the men in the Haywood community who I looked up to. He showed others how to make the hard work look easy, quick with a laugh and a smile. Some of my best memories growing up were the long days in the tobacco field and Bobby was right there with us, always willing to help his neighbor. He’s an example we should all follow.