Perry Groce

Perry Wayne Groce 59 of Frankfort, KY, passed away suddenly, Thursday May 18, 2017 at his residence. He was the son of the late Preston Groce and Anna Pearl Witcher Groce. He was a retired stockroom manager for Kmart and proud grandpa. He was an avid collector and loved coins and ball cards. He also loved gardening and loved watching NASCAR. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Frankfort, KY. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Wilma Jo Crump Groce of Frankfort, KY; son Carl Wayne Groce (Bonnie Breidert) of Frankfort, KY; 4 grandchildren Lilly, Ryley, Avery and Preston; sister Anna Groce of Cave City, KY; aunt Jewell Lindsey of Glasgow, KY; uncle Edgar Witcher (Nancy) of Smith Grove, KY; Several in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a daughter Amanda Groce; 2 brothers John Groce and Thomas Groce; 1 sister Jeanette Johnson; maternal grandparents Ed and Stella Witcher; paternal grandparents Samson and Edna Groce. The Groce family chose cremation, a Memorial Service will be 1:00pm Thursday, May 25, 2017 at the Shiloh General Baptist Church, visitation will be on Thursday at the church, from 10:00am until time for services at 1:00pm. A memorial contribution may be made to: Hospice of the Bluegrass, 663 Teton Trail, Frankfort, KY 40601. A.F. Crow & Son Funeral Home assist with local arrangements.