Earl Richard Groover, 75, of Apopka, passed away Thursday, January 09, 2014. He was born February 02, 1938 in St. Petersburg, FL. He was a Real Florida Cracker, a Butcher for Publix; member of Journey Christian Church, member of the Man-Up Group at Journey Christian Church; member of the Front Porch Earls Social Club. Mr. Groover is survived by his wife, Kristia K. Groover of Apopka; children, Dean Groover, Deborah Lynn Groover and Shane Groover all of Apopka; 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Man-Up, Journey Christian Church, 1965 South Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, Florida 32703.