John Thomas Grooms, age 76

Lost to gun violence on July 1, 2023 in Lucasville, Ohio.

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  • Nickname:
    1 Theresa James ( Berger)
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  • Personality:
    1 John was a wonderful father friend and man in general
    1 I had him as a teacher and he was a wonderful man with a good heart..he will be missed
  • Occupation:
    1 Teacher -Coach
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  • Schools attended:
    1 Valley High School, Lucasville, Ohio
    1 grant middle school and portsmouth high
  • Comments:
    1 wonderful person with a big soul ~
    1 Wonderful man

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