Charles "Charlie" M. Grooms

Charles “Charlie” Maurice Grooms, age 79 years of Batavia, Ohio passed away Monday, February 12, 2024 at the Hospice of Hope Inpatient Center in Seaman, Ohio. Charles was born July 4, 1944 in Cedar Mills to the late Maurice & Mary (Young) Grooms.

Charlie was a member of the Methodist Church, former employee of McHenry Lumber Supply & Andersen Logistics. He had a love for sports and collecting sports memorabilia.  

He is survived by his wife Bettie Grooms of Batavia; son Terry Brian Grooms & Shannon of New Richmond; sisters Connie Harris & Brad of Batavia; Sheila Middendorf of Georgia; Tammy Fields & Mike of West Union; two grandchildren Cassie Freeman & Garret; Caitlyn Grooms; four great grandchildren Zeke, Eli, Ezra Charles & Lily Freeman.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home with Clarence Abbott officiating. Burial will follow in the Cherry Fork Cemetery. Visitation will be held the day of the service from 11 to 1 pm.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Hospice of Hope or the Adams County Animal Shelter.

Family and friends can sign Charles online tribute @www.meekerfuneralhomes.com

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