Wilson W. Grooms, Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Wilson "Will" W. Grooms Jr., 68, of Indian Trail, North Carolina, departed this Earth on April 10, 2021. Born September 14, 1952, Will is the son of the late Wilson W. and Sarah E. Grooms of Charleston, South Carolina. Will spent his youth earning his Eagle Scout Badge in Williston, South Carolina, before becoming a cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in 1974. While actively serving in the Army, Will married his beloved wife of 46 years, Janet Grooms, on February 1, 1975. Will also earned his Master's Degree from Central Michigan University and was stationed at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii; and Fort Riley, Kansas, before leaving the military as a Captain in 1979. After being honorably discharged from the Army, Will spent his civilian career working as marketing personnel for the manufacturing industry in the Charlotte area, where he made his home with his wife and children. Will enjoyed flying as a private pilot, dancing with his wife, golf, and various shooting sports during his life. Those who knew Wilson will remember him as a kind, generous man who others gravitated towards serving as a father figure, mentor, role model, voice of reason, and teacher for many. He was beloved by his family and friends, who will miss him greatly. Will leaves behind to honor his memory his wife Janet; children Marisa Grooms, Jonathan Grooms (Elaine), and Miles Grooms. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Veterans Bridge Home, Purple Heart Homes, and The American Cancer Society. https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate.html https://veteransbridgehome.org/donations/ https://purplehearthomesusa.org/donate/

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Wilson W. Grooms, Jr.

September 14, 1952 - April 10, 2021