Lawrence Ray Groves, 75, passed away Wednesday June 6, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Gallatin Co. the son of the late Lawrence and Margaret Beach Groves. He was a retired foreman, farmer and carpenter and member of the Oakland Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Janet Norton Groves of Warsaw, one son, Danny (Chance) Groves of Bowling Green, two daughters, Christine (Randy) Francis of Independence and Cathy Bronk of Florence, one brother, Harold Wayne Groves of Warsaw. Four grandchildren, Jennifer Bronk, Hunter Groves, Jacob and Braeden Francis also survive. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 1pm at the Garnett-New-McDonald Funeral Home in Warsaw. Visitation will begin at 11am. Burial will be in the Oakland Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.