James Clayton Grove, Jr.

  Mr. James Clayton Grove, Jr. of South Boston, VA passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital.  He was born August 1, 1979 in Halifax County, VA and was 37 years old.  He was the son of the late James Clayton Grove, Sr. and the late Janice Grove Powell.   He was of the Holiness faith.   Mr. James Clayton Grove, Jr. is survived by: One Sister Jennifer Snead of Altavista, VA Two Brothers Jaysen Grove and wife Carolyn of Nathalie John Grove of Brookneal, VA Maternal Grandmother Minnie Grove of Halifax Step-Mother Thelma Grove of Brookneal, VA Five nieces and one nephew One Aunt Brenda Landrum and husband J.W. of South Boston Three Uncles Curtis Grove and wife Mitzi of South Boston James F. Grove and wife Jennifer of Altavista, VA Irvin “Daniel” Grove, Jr of Richmond, VA A host of other relatives ***Preceded in death by*** Maternal Grandfather, Irving Daniel Grove, Sr. Paternal grandmother, Sylvia Thompson Uncle, David Grove Aunt, Nancy Epperson   The “Lighting of the Stairway to Heaven” memorial service will be held on October 26, 2016 from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at Union Ruritan Club building at 4100 Union Church Road, South Boston, VA.   All family members, friends, his caregivers at Woodview and Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital are invited to attend and take part of the remembrance service by lighting a candle.   Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.   Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592