Lawrence Groce

Gibsonville, NC Lawrence James Groce, 84, of 4350 McIntyre Road went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 19, 2005 at Wesley Long Hospital. He was a native of Yadkin County and the husband of Edna Cook Groce for over 60 years who survives. Lawrence retired from P. Lorillard Tobacco Company after twenty five years and was a member of McLeansville Baptist Church. Lawrence served in the US Army as a Military Policemen during WW II in the European Theatre. He was an avid fisherman and gardener growing many different types of flowers. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Survivors include his wife, Edna Cook Groce of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Wayne Reese of Gibsonville; son and daughter-in-law, Kenny and Rene Groce of Summerfield; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren; sister, Pauline Coggins of Mooresville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude Everette Groce and Rachel Todd Groce; three brothers and one sister. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at McLeansville Baptist Church by Rev. Jack Lemons and assisted by Rev. Tommy Love and Rev. Harold Venable. There will be a graveside service following the funeral with military honors provided by the US Army at Gibsonville City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Monday at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to Deep Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 2400 Old Stage Road, Yadkinville, NC 27055. Condolences may be sent to the family at info@lowefuneralhome.com