David Grover

David Emerson Grover passed out of this life on Sunday March 16th at the age of 71. He was born on February 19,1954 in Greenfield, Ohio to the late Cecil and Mae (Douglas) Grover, and was raised on a farm near Rocky Fork Lake. He graduated from Edward Lee McClain High School in 1972 and attended Wilmington College and Southern State Community College. He worked with his father at the Florea Real Estate Office.

David lived a life of community service. He was a member of the Liberty Lion's Club, serving as a past president. For many years he headed up their annual candy sale, parked cars at the Highland County Fair, and taught the Leo Club at Hillsboro High School.

He was a long time member of the Hillsboro Global Methodist Church where he operated the audio visual equipment for each service and served in many positions of leadership. Prior to moving to Hillsboro he attended the Rainsboro United Methodist Church.

David was a fan of Hillsboro High School sports and was in attendance at almost every event. He announced the boys' basketball games and worked the gate at the football games. He also announced the girls' basketball games at Southern State Community College.

David is survived by his brothers: Philip (Mary) Grover, Washington C.H. and Larry (Elanna) Grover, Circleville; his nieces: Cindi Grover, Cathy (Bryon) Ely, Carole (Vic) Pontious, Janette (Michael) Emery and nephews: Brian (Lori) Cassner, Matthew Grover; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters L. Jean Grover Bauman and Janet Mae Grover.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to Rob and Michelle Everman for the loving care they gave to David during his final illness.

Funeral Services will be 1:00 pm on Saturday March 22,2025 at Thompson's Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Marshall cemetery.

Friends may call from 11:00 am until time of services on Saturday at the Thompson Funeral Home.

Donations can be made to the Hillsboro Global Methodist Church or to the Liberty Lions Club.

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