Richard T. Groomes, 65, Claypool, passed away at 4:45 p.m. Jan. 9, 2016, in his residence. He was born Nov. 16, 1950, to Theodore and Elaine Cavanaugh Groomes. He lived in Bay City, Mich., for 30 years before moving to Kosciusko County 21 years ago. He retired from sales in the carpet industry, where he served for 40 years. He was a member of the Mentone Lions Club and he loved to play golf and spend time on Yellow Creek Lake. He is survived by his longtime partner of 14 years, Kim Enyeart, and her niece, Sarah; three children, Chris, Ashley and Stephanie Groomes and their spousal companions; four grandchildren, Danielle Groomes-Jordy, Ariana Groomes, Korben Westness, Garren Westness; and a great-grandchild, Mason Jordy. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, David Groomes. A celebration of life service and burial will be at a later date. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, is entrusted with the arrangements. ***** Memorials to Lions Club, P.O. Box 493, Mentone, IN 46539. Condolences via mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
