Donald R Grove, 79, of Sherwood was born July 5, 1930 and went to live with our heavenly Father on October 24, 2009.

He was presided in death by his beloved wife Rita, parents, and 5 brothers. He is survived by sons James (Nancy) Grove of Sherwood; Donald (Wendy) Grove of Florida; daughter Peggy (Jim) Absure of Beebe; grandchildren Laura, Jennifer, Morgan, Maggie, Stephani and Timothy; great-grandchildren Matthew, Haley and Rachel; mother and sister-in-law Mary Black and Sandra Black of Cabot; brother-in-law Bro. Jim (Sandra) Black of Batesville. He will be missed by his family and a host of friends.

Don loved his family and was greatly loved in return. He was a member of Kellogg Valley Baptist Church. This is where he sought refuge after the death of his wife last year, and the church members became a part of his family and helped him start to heal spiritually and emotionally.

Graveside services will be held at 9:30 am, on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Memorial Park with Bro. Paul Rice officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 pm on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fallen Police Officers fund at Arkansas State Police Foundation, PO Box 24021, Little Rock, AR 72221, website aspfoundation.com, 501-680-2973. www.griffinleggettresthills.com