Luther Groce, 71, of Burkesville, KY passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, KY. Luther was born on February 23, 1947 in Cumberland County, KY to the late Raymond Lester and Noxie Frances Long Groce.
He was a former employee of W.A. Kendall and a member of Christian Chapel Church of Christ.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Joyce White and her husband Buck, and one step son Patrick Pruitt.
SURVIVORS:
Wife: Linda Pruitt Groce of Burkesville, KY
2 Step Sons: Jimmy Pruitt and wife Melissa and Chad Pruitt all of Burkesville, KY
1 Step Daughter: Angie Pruitt of Burkesville, KY
3 Brothers: Bruce Groce and his wife Nancy of Burkesville, KY, Ricky Groce and his wife Marie of Celina, TN and Stephen Groce of Burkesville, KY
2 Nieces: Stacey White and JoAnn Willis
9 Step Grandchildren: Daniel Hale, Maddie Hale, Dylan Pruitt, Lilly Pruitt, Oakley Pruitt, Van Moore, Mckenzie Pruitt, Zack Pruitt, and Katie Huff
1 Step Great Grandchild: Ashlynn Huff
Brothers-in-law and Sisters-in-law: Jackey & Betty Janes, Larry & Jan Janes, and Joyce & James Cain
A host of other relatives & friends
Funeral Service: Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., Burkesville, KY
Burial: Pruitt Cemetery
Visitation: Friday, Feb. 01, 2019 from 3:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home
Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the family to help with medical expenses.
