Mr. W.R. “Bobby” Groton, 82, husband of the late Betty Farlow Groton and a resident of Painter, passed away on Oct. 1, 2024, at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Onancock.
A native of Craddockville, he was the son of the late Lionel and Veta Guy Groton. He was a retired farmer and truck driver and was a member of 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; two sisters and a brother, Betty Belle Flowers, Rita Hope Kelley, and Guy Groton, and their families.
He was predeceased by a son, W. Rod Groton Jr.
A graveside service will be conducted Sunday, Oct. 6, at 2 p.m. at Belle Haven Cemetery with the Rev. 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.
