GREENVILLE – James Daniel Groves, 85, of Greenville, died Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 1:08PM at his residence. Mr. Groves was born February 16, 1938 in Hopkins County. He was a graduate of the 1956 Graham High School Class, a retired Coal Miner for Peabody and Pyro, and a member of Second Baptist Church. James loved his family and friends, church family, fishing, and hunting, and loved his Kentucky Wildcats. He was a proud U.S. Marine Veteran, serving Washington D.C. as Honor Guard. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Groves Sr.; mother Anna Mae Groves; first wife, Patsy Groves; son, Richard W. Groves; brothers, Arthur Groves Jr., Jewell Lloyd Groves; and sister, Linda Carol Piper.

He is survived by his wife, Janet Carol Marler Groves; son, Barry (Holly) Groves; brother, Billie Ray Groves of Franklin, KY; sister, Nellie Jane Beasley of Greenville; grandsons, Jacob (Hannah) Groves, Carson and Landon Groves; granddaughter, Macy (Blake) Boggess; great-grandsons, Brice and Henry Boggess; great-granddaughter, Wren Groves; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Saturday February 17, 2024 at 1PM at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City with Dr. Kevin Milburn officiating and Bro. Bob Thurman assisting. Burial in Vernal Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 10AM-1PM at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.