Mr. Michael R. Groves

April 20, 1976 - March 3, 2017

Michael Ray Groves, of Pomona , passed away Friday morning, March 3, 2017 while at his home in Pomona due to natural causes. Born April 20, 1976 to Mary Jane "Janie" (Coatney) Gibbons and Gary Lynn Groves in Mountain View, MO; he was 40 years old. Michael attended the local schools in Mtn. View, and later obtained his GED . He worked as a fiber optic technician, operating equipment necessary to install fiber optic cable. He worked for several companies, including Arkansas Electric. He was also employed by Shippen Construction until his retirement in 2007 due to a disability. Michael never minded spending time alone. It has been said that from a very young age, he loved to take things apart and put them back together again, and he carried this hobby into adulthood. He truly enjoyed spending his time outdoors, where he could be found either fishing or tinkering on old pickup trucks. He is preceded in death by both his paternal and maternal grandparents, and his nephew, Jayce Michael Groves. Michael is survived by his mother, Janie Gibbons and step-dad, Jerry Gibbons of Pomona; his dad, Gary Groves and his wife, Kayla of West Plains; brother, Shane Groves and his wife, Johanna of Blue Springs, MO; brother, Jerod Groves and wife, Angela of West Plains; two step-brothers and one step-sister. He is further survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. A family night/visitation will be held Sunday, March 5, from 6-8 pm at Willow Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow on Monday, March 6th at 11 am at the Freedom Cemetery located off Highway #137, left turn onto HH highway, then a right turn onto Freedom Road . Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home. On-line condolences may be left at www.willowspringsfuneralhome.com