Kenneth “Bo” Leon Grooms, 88, of Rockingham, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025 at Richmond County Hospice Haven, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Dec. 25, 1936 in Richmond County, son of the late Jesse Lee Grooms and Endie Womack Grooms.
Bo served proudly in the United States Army. He then worked with CSX Railroad as a machinist. He was a hard worker and a wonderful provider for his family. He was an avid fisherman and regularly enjoyed trips to the beach and the Outer Banks with his friends. Bo also enjoyed taking his daughters and his grandchildren fishing, both enjoying the sport and spending time with his family. He loved to work outdoors in his yard and especially in his rose garden. His family recalls him enjoying reading the newspaper. He will be dearly missed by his family and everyone that knew and loved him.
Along with his parents, Bo was preceded in death by his brothers, Russell Grooms, Jesse Grooms Jr. and Charles Grooms; and sister, Sarah Johnson.
Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 59 years, Helen Hardwick Grooms of the home; his daughters, Dawn Grooms of the home, Shannon Iacovone and husband Ike, and Lyn Melton, all of Rockingham; grandchildren, Jadyn Melton, Mason Iacovone, Logan Iacovone, Madi Melton and River Melton; sisters, Betty Meehan of Texas, Shirley Grooms of Virginia, and Jean Stricklin and husband Jimmy of Hamlet; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025 from 1-2 p.m. at Temple Baptist Church, Rockingham.
The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation, beginning at 2 p.m., with Pastor Thomas Watson and Pastor Joey Byrd officiating. Interment will follow at Richmond County Memorial Park with full military honors.
Harrington Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at harringtonfuneralhome.com.
