.Mr. Wilbur James Groves age 85, of Keystone Heights passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM. Wilbur was born on March 24, 1938 in Baker County to the late John Theron and Myrtle (Starling) Groves. A graduate of Baker County High School Class of 1956. He was a high school football standout who was well known to his opponents. Mr. Groves was a member of Trinity Baptist Church where he volunteered many hours. He retired from the United States Air Force and later retired from the State of Florida Department of Corrections. Wilbur and Shirley enjoyed traveling in their motor home. He was an avid Gator fan and was active in the Melrose Masonic Lodge #89. His love of football gave him the strength to become a referee for little league and high school football games, something he truly enjoyed. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Shirley (Norman) Groves, daughter Sandra Glenn, and sister Dorothy Faye Groves. Survivors are, children, Linda Crosby (Michael) of Colorado, Marie Moore of Oregon, stepdaughters, Sherry Stallings (Dennis) of North Carolina, Darlene Wise of Keystone Heights, brothers, Edward Wayne Groves of Lakeland, and Johnnie Theron Groves (Patsy) of Sanderson. Also left are grandchildren, James Robinson of Florida, John Robinson (Autum) of Colorado, Danielle Bonish (Ryan) of Texas, David Glenn of Connecticut, Berkley Moore of Oregon, London Crosby (Leslie) of Colorado, Haylie Crosby of Colorado, step grandchildren, Grace Stallings, Kelsey Gentry, and Dilan Wise along with several great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Blackburn-Curry Funeral Home, 380 N. Lowder St., Macclenny, FL 32063 on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 pm with Pastor James Peoples officiating. Interment will be at South Prong Cemetery in Sanderson. Arrangements are by Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home of Keystone Heights, FL 32656 352-471-3176 www.jonesgallagherfh.com. Cemetery South Prong Cemetery 12601 S Prong Cemetery Road Glen St. Mary FL 32040 US Visitation Tuesday, December 19, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Blackburn-Curry Funeral Home 380 N. Lowder St. Macclenny FL 32063 US Funeral Service Tuesday, December 19, 2023 1:00 PM - Blackburn-Curry Funeral Home 380 N. Lowder St. Macclenny FL 32063 US Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Keystone Heights 340 East Walker Drive Keystone Heights FL - 32656 US (352) 473-3176