Obituary of Harold Clement Grooms

Palmer – Mr. Harold C. Grooms, 73, passed away Monday June 13, 2016 at the NHC Heathcare in Smithville, Tennessee. He was born in Palmer, Tennessee on December 26, 1942 and was the 9th child to Hobert M. and Bessie May Parmley Grooms who preceded him in death along with his brothers, George Edward, James Paul, Clyde William, Douglas and Howard Grooms. Harold was a painter, artist, poet, gardener and carpenter. He is survived by his son, Earl (Megan) Grooms, Woodbury, TN; daughters; Mickey (Danny) Meeks, Gruetli-Laager, Carolyn White, Manchester and Susie (Danny) Hale, McMinnville; sisters, Melba Wilson, Chattanooga, Joyce (Joe) Scruggs, Nashville and Bessie Leigh Grooms Massey, Houston, Texas; 7 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday in the funeral home chapel with burial to follow in the Fall Creek Cemetery. Visitation: 12:00 Noon – 9:00 PM Wednesday at Layne Funeral Home, Palmer, Tennessee. www.laynefuneralhome.com