W.R. “Bobby” Groton, 82, husband of the late Betty Farlow Groton and a resident of Painter, VA, passed away on October 1, 2024, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock, VA. A native of Craddockville, VA, he was the son of the late Lionel and Veta Guy Groton. He is a retired farmer and truck driver and was a member of the Maranatha Baptist Church, a volunteer with the Painter Volunteer Fire Department, a member of the Peninsula Tractor Club, and a lifetime member of the Moose Lodge.
He is survived by a daughter, A. Joel Parks of Painter, VA; two sisters and a brother, Betty Belle Flowers; Rita Hope Kelley; and Guy Groton and their families. He is predeceased by a son W. Rod Groton, Jr. and his beloved blood brother, Arcee (Ricky) Pyron, who was there to welcome him.
A Graveside Service will be conducted Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 2 PM at Belle Haven Cemetery with Reverend Charlene Harris officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com
Arrangements were made by Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore, Virginia.
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