Gary "Buddy"

Lee Groves

Gary Lee Groves, age 68, of Thomasville, GA, passed away on April 9, 2025, at Glenn-Mor Nursing Home. He was born on July 3, 1956, in Jasper, FL, to  the late Gary Grady Groves and Lois Christine Hall. He married Trina L cowart Groves on March 17, 1989 in Thomasville. She preceded him in death on March 18, 2018. Gary was a dedicated mechanic who performed automotive repairs and worked with minimal equipment in irregular settings. He attended Thomas County High School and attended Ione Pine Baptist Church from time to time.He is survived by his loving children: Sheila (Adam) Register of Pelham, GA; Gary (Kim) Groves of Cairo, GA; Amanda (Shaun) Tarleton of Cairo, GA; Kimberly Groves of Thomasville, GA; Angela Groves of Thomasville, GA; Kayla (Josh) McLaughlin of Delight, AR; and Melinda Shahan of Thomasville, GA. He was a cherished grandfather to 24 grandchildren and a great-grandfather to six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters and four brothers.Funeral services will be Monday, April 14 at 12:00 PM in the Chapel of Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home Chapel, with interment at Big Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, Pastor Shannon Partain will officiate. Pallbearers include Shaun Tarleton, Kevin Tarleton, Cody Register, Cory Register, Adam Register, and Gary Groves.Gary will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him. In addition to he parents and wife he was preceded in death by a daughter Angela Groves, brothers and a sister.