Weldon L. Grove, age 73, of Buckhannon, WV went to be with his Lord, Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon. He was born April 27, 1937 in Sand Run, WV a son of Hazel L. Thayer Grove of Buckhannon and the late Basil L. Grove. On June 5, 1960 he married Carolyn Phillips who survives. In addition to his wife and mother he is survived by one daughter Nita Farrar and husband Rusty of Buckhannon; one granddaughter, Shonda Lynch and husband Patrick, of Buckhannon; two great grandsons, Alex and Logan Lynch both of Buckhannon, two great granddaughters, Ava and Taylor Lynch both of Buckhannon; one sister Mona Stoneking of Columbus, GA; one brother Larry Grove of Belington, WV and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Grove was a construction worker and served in the US Air Force. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and watching football. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and was very active in the church. Friends will be received Friday, April 8, 2011 from 6-8 PM at the Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home. Mr. Grove will Lie in State from 1-2 PM where funeral service will begin at 2 PM on Saturday at God’s House of Deliverance on Corridor H, Rt 33 West of Buckhannon with the Rev. Sue Lowther officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Union Church Cemetery in Tallmansville, WV. VFW Post #3663, Frank B. Bartlett Post #7 American Legion, DAV Chapters #5 and #36 will conduct military honors at the graveside. Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
