Clarence Groves

Clarence "Aaron" Groves, 78, of Point Pleasant, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, May 3, 2019, at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV. He was born August 23, 1940, in Summersville, WV, a son to the late Louis Groves Sr. and Mary (Woods) Groves. Aaron was a retired educator and principal from Wetzel County Schools. Since retiring he enjoyed spending time with family and friends, golfing and watching WVU sports. He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church of Point Pleasant, American Legion Post 23 of Point Pleasant and a Fellow of the Moose 731 of Point Pleasant. Aaron had many, many friends whom he loved and cherished. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Dr. Louis William Groves Jr. and a nephew, Mark Groves. He is survived by his wife, Fran Beller Groves; a daughter and son-in-law, Missy Campbell and husband Carlos; one son and daughter-in-law, Aaron "Todd" Groves and wife Joyce; two stepchildren, Rob Beller and wife Angel and Stacey Whisner and husband Ron; five grandchildren, Sarah Roark and husband Justin, Jacob Lavender and wife Samantha, Morgan, Rebekah and Adam Groves; six great-grandchildren, Elijah, Jonah, Karson, Ellie, Kade and Solomon; seven step-grandchildren, Courtney Campbell, Caleb and wife Jessica Campbell, Colton and Carter Campbell, Isaac and Rachael Beller and Matthew Whisner; one brother and sister-in-law, Franklin Groves and wife Ruth; and a sister-in-law, Ruth Groves. A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Monday, May 6, 2019, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Point Pleasant, with Pastor Jim Kelly officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family and memories may be shared by visiting www.wilcoxenfuneralhome.com.