Earl Mcgrother

World War II veteran Earl McGrother, age 96, passed away on Thursday evening, January 25, 2018, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral services with military honors are planned for 11:00 AM on Monday, January 29, from the graveside at Oak Grove Cemetery. Rev. Ronald Warren and Rev. David Chapman will officiate. The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 28, at Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., between the hours of 3:00 & 5:00 PM. Born August 13, 1921 in Clay County, he was a son of the late Henry McGrother and Minnie Melton McGrother. Mr. McGrother devoted nine years to military service, having entered the service at the age of 16, and serving just before, during, and just after World War II. He was of the Methodist faith, and was employed as a semi driver for Underwood Trucking, transporting all kinds of freight, particularly light fixtures. At the time of his retirement, he had logged some three million miles, accident free. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Ophelia Warren McGrother; and by a daughter-in-law, Albena McGrother. Survivors include his children: David McGrother (Maxine) of Americus, Willie Earl McGrother of Buena Vista, and George McGrother (Barbara) of Andersonville; grandchildren: Joett DeVane of Ranger, GA, Lynn McGrother of Ellaville, Jason McGrother (Angie) of Andersonville, Wendy Spires of Ellaville, Kerrie Thomas (Chris) of Americus, John Smith of Andersonville, Lee Dovre (Mallory) of Atlanta, Michael Dovre of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Valerie Ackley (Zachary) of Ellaville; sixteen great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. For those wishing to do so, memorial contributions are suggested to a charity of one's choice. To sign our online guestbook and express your condolences to the family, please visit www.hancockfuneralhomeinc.com Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., is honored to be entrusted with these arrangements for Mr. Earl McGrother.