Franklin Woodrow (Frank) Grooms, Sr., 79, of Washington Court House, Ohio died Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 6:18 p.m. at the Highland District Hospital in Hillsboro where he had been admitted earlier in the day. His death was sudden and unexpected.
Frank was born May 29, 1945, in Washington Court House, Ohio to Sampson and Mary Huffman Grooms. He lived most of his life in Washington Court House.
Before his retirement, he had worked at Cor-tec in Washington Court House.
On February 20, 1965, he married the former Barbara Jean Anthony. She preceded him in death on January 17, 2020. Frank was also preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters.
Frank enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by two children, Melissa Ashbaugh and her husband, Brian, of Mowrystown and Franklin W. Grooms, II, and his girlfriend, Janet Sexton, of Washington Court House; three grandchildren, Spencer Grooms and Brandon Ashbaugh and his wife, Ashleigh, and Bradley Ashbaugh; two great grandchildren, Tegan Ashbaugh and Hannah Grooms; two sisters, Betty Jean Joseph and Patti Locey, both of Washington Court House; a sister-in-law, Barbara Grooms, of Milledgeville and several nieces and nephews and cousins.
In keeping with his wishes, cremation took place.
A memorial service will be held Friday, September 13, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House with Danny Dodds officiating.
Friends may call at the funeral home Friday, September 13, 2024, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
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To Frank’s Family, I was so saddened to learn of Franco’s passing. I always called him that. Frank was a great worker and a fine example of what a man is supposed to be. I loved working with him and playing softball with him for several years. May God guide the whole family through these trying and difficult times. Frankie I was proud to call you and your father my friend. He will be missed.