Everett Groomer 93, of Bloomfield, passed away at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, February 28, 2010 at his residence.
Born February 1, 1917 in Greene County, he was the son of Tom and Molly (Flake) Groomer.
He was a self employed carpenter and a school bus driver for Eastern schools for 43 years.
Surviving relatives include: his children, Betty Workman (Bob) of Bloomfield, Brenda Manion of Bloomfield, Barbara Epeards (Robert) of Solsberry and Roger Dale Groomer of Bloomfield; sixteen grandchildren, thirty-four great, grandchildren and several great, great, grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dortha A. Groomer whom he married January 21, 1939 and was married for 54 years until her passing on August 28, 1993, daughters, Donna Workman and Wilma Hackler, grandson, Jamie Manion, one great, grandson, Nathan Doyle, his brothers, Elmer, Curtis, Clyde and Kenneth and his parents.
Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Word of Life Fellowship church in Bloomfield, with Brother Eugene Helms officiating. Interment will be in Solsberry cemetery.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 1 hour prior to services all at the Word of Life Fellowship Church in Bloomfield. Jenkins & Sons Funeral Home in Bloomfield is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are available at www.jenkinsfuneralhomes.com