Horace Curry Groom, Jr.
March 3, 1919 – July 16, 2011
Horace Curry "H.C." Groom, Jr., 92, of Solomons, MD died July 16, 2011. He was born March 3, 1919 in Wake, VA to the late Callie Parks Groom and Horace Curry Groom. He was the youngest of three boys.
He lived with his family for several years at the Cove Point Lighthouse at Cove Point where his father was the light keeper. He graduated from Solomons High School in 1938. After high school he went to work for the American Instrument Company in Silver Spring, MD. He retired from there after 42 years.
He met the love of his life Lillian "Sis" Grover in sixth grade. They dated all through high school and were married August 15, 1942 in Silver Spring, MD. Their wonderful marriage lasted until Lillian's death on April 8, 2009. They moved to Asbury Solomons in the fall of 1996. H.C. was an active member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Lusby, MD. He was also very active in the promotion and planning as a volunteer in the building of Asbury Solomons.
He had many interest including building boats and boating. At one time he and his wife raised chinchillas. They loved going to the movies and baseball games.
In addition to his wife of 66 years and his parents, H.C. was preceded in death by his brothers Kenneth Groom and John Groom.
He is survived by his extended family of many nieces, nephews, and their children.
March 3, 1919 – July 16, 2011
Horace Curry "H.C." Groom, Jr., 92, of Solomons, MD died July 16, 2011. He was born March 3, 1919 in Wake, VA to the late Callie Parks Groom and Horace Curry Groom. He was the youngest of three boys.
He lived with his family for several years at the Cove Point Lighthouse at Cove Point where his father was the light keeper. He graduated from Solomons High School in 1938. After high school he went to work for the American Instrument Company in Silver Spring, MD. He retired from there after 42 years.
He met the love of his life Lillian "Sis" Grover in sixth grade. They dated all through high school and were married August 15, 1942 in Silver Spring, MD. Their wonderful marriage lasted until Lillian's death on April 8, 2009. They moved to Asbury Solomons in the fall of 1996. H.C. was an active member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Lusby, MD. He was also very active in the promotion and planning as a volunteer in the building of Asbury Solomons.
He had many interest including building boats and boating. At one time he and his wife raised chinchillas. They loved going to the movies and baseball games.
In addition to his wife of 66 years and his parents, H.C. was preceded in death by his brothers Kenneth Groom and John Groom.
He is survived by his extended family of many nieces, nephews, and their children.
Horace Curry Groom, Jr.
March 3, 1919 – July 16, 2011
Horace Curry "H.C." Groom, Jr., 92, of Solomons, MD died July 16, 2011. He was born March 3, 1919 in Wake, VA to the late Callie Parks Groom and Horace Curry Groom. He was the youngest of three boys.
He lived with his family for several years at the Cove Point Lighthouse at Cove Point where his father was the light keeper. He graduated from Solomons High School in 1938. After high school he went to work for the American Instrument Company in Silver Spring, MD. He retired from there after 42 years.
He met the love of his life Lillian "Sis" Grover in sixth grade. They dated all through high school and were married August 15, 1942 in Silver Spring, MD. Their wonderful marriage lasted until Lillian's death on April 8, 2009. They moved to Asbury Solomons in the fall of 1996. H.C. was an active member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Lusby, MD. He was also very active in the promotion and planning as a volunteer in the building of Asbury Solomons.
He had many interest including building boats and boating. At one time he and his wife raised chinchillas. They loved going to the movies and baseball games.
In addition to his wife of 66 years and his parents, H.C. was preceded in death by his brothers Kenneth Groom and John Groom.
He is survived by his extended family of many nieces, nephews, and their children.
March 3, 1919 – July 16, 2011
Horace Curry "H.C." Groom, Jr., 92, of Solomons, MD died July 16, 2011. He was born March 3, 1919 in Wake, VA to the late Callie Parks Groom and Horace Curry Groom. He was the youngest of three boys.
He lived with his family for several years at the Cove Point Lighthouse at Cove Point where his father was the light keeper. He graduated from Solomons High School in 1938. After high school he went to work for the American Instrument Company in Silver Spring, MD. He retired from there after 42 years.
He met the love of his life Lillian "Sis" Grover in sixth grade. They dated all through high school and were married August 15, 1942 in Silver Spring, MD. Their wonderful marriage lasted until Lillian's death on April 8, 2009. They moved to Asbury Solomons in the fall of 1996. H.C. was an active member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Lusby, MD. He was also very active in the promotion and planning as a volunteer in the building of Asbury Solomons.
He had many interest including building boats and boating. At one time he and his wife raised chinchillas. They loved going to the movies and baseball games.
In addition to his wife of 66 years and his parents, H.C. was preceded in death by his brothers Kenneth Groom and John Groom.
He is survived by his extended family of many nieces, nephews, and their children.
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