Robert B. Grove, Sr.

January 3, 1938 - September 19, 2014

Robert B. Grove, Sr. age 76 of Pennsville passed away on Friday September 19, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob graduated from Penns Grove High School in 1956 and served in the United States Navy as a Petty Officer 3rd Class. He was an original crew member and plank holder of the U.S.S. Independence. He retired from DuPont – Chambers Works in 1993 and enjoyed traveling to visit his children and grandchildren as well as spending quality time with his friends. Bob was an avid boater and in his free time could be found navigating the Delaware River. He is survived by his three children, Robert B. Grove, Jr. (Joanne) of Deepwater, Donna Grove Malloy (Tim) of Pikeville, NC, Kimberly Grove Hecker (Louis, Jr.) of Conway, SC, eight grandchildren, Robert B. Grove, III (Lindsay), Paul Grove, Lee Carter (Stephanie), Natalie Grove, Beth Carter, Jessica Grove, Ethan and Evan Hecker and two great grandchildren Chloe and Jamin. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday September 21, 2014 from 6 to 8 PM in the Ashcraft Funeral Home, 47 State St., Penns Grove. Funeral services will be held 12:00 Noon on Monday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Eglington Cemetery, East Greenwich. www.ashcraftfuneralhomes.com