Jerry Oneal Grooms
April 1, 1944 ~ April 5, 2020
Born in:
Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailJerry Oneal Grooms, 76, of Candler, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020.
A native of Buncombe Co., Jerry was a son of the late Orville Wayne and Bonnie Burnette Grooms.
Mr. Grooms was the owner of Jerry’s Backhoe Service since 1963. He was also a member of the Moose Club.
Surviving are his son, Lewie Grooms (Melinda); grandson, Lewcus Grooms; one great-grandchild; brothers, Lane Grooms and Roger Grooms (Nancy); and beloved former daughter-in-law, Jennifer Childers.
Private graveside services will be held at Morning Star United Methodist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Louis Gibson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Blue Ridge Cowboy Church, P.O. Box 363 Fairview NC 28730, or to Edgewood Baptist Church, 61 Moody Ave., Candler, NC 28715.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.
Services
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Prayers to the family to our precious. He was my husband’s best friend. We all 3. Went lots of places In that Cadillac. Just about every where. My husband was david huskey. And he loved jerry so so much. RIP Jerry
Lewie and Lewcus, so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad and granddad. Prayers for all the family during this difficult time. God bless all of you. Doug and Margaret Caldwell
My deepest sympathy to all the family my heart breaks with you but just know he is in a better place than us and u will see him again. Amen
Sandy & Ricky are prrayerss are with you And your family.
Louis this is Tina we love you we’re sorry for your loss if you need anything give us a call will be here for you if you need me okay cuz we love you.