David Allan Grooms Sr.

David Allan Grooms, Sr., 80, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 27, 2017. He was a lifelong member of Second United Methodist Church. He was also a longtime employee of Family Brands of Lenoir City. David was preceded in death by his mother Emma Grooms and his brother and sister in law, George and June Grooms. David is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Mary Frances Grooms; his children, Janet (Mark) Patterson, Cindy (George) Myers, Allan(Diane) Grooms and Amy (Greg) Baker; grandchildren, Greg (Tanja) Patterson, Matt, Erin, Corey and Alex Myers, Christopher and Cody Baker, Raegan and Jake Grooms; great granddaughter, Emily Patterson; sister in law, Pamela (Cecil) Anderson; nephews, Edwin (Liz) Grooms, Neil (Becky) Grooms and Trey Anderson. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm with a funeral service to follow at 7:00 pm at Second United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Tim Paul and Rev. Leah Burns. Burial will be on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 11:00 am at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in David’s honor to Second United Methodist Church, 1524 Western Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921. Family and friends may share their condolences online at www.highlandmemorialknoxville.com.