George Dallas Groves, Jr.

George Dallas Groves, Jr., 80, of Manchester, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Gilchrist Hospice in Columbia. Born on September 24, 1942, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late George Dallas Groves, Sr. and Edith Heinke Groves. He was the husband of the late Hella Ida Groves who passed way in June of 2021.

George was a Mechanic for the McCormick Spice Company for 42 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was also a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Hampstead, MD. He enjoyed watching football, crossword puzzles, spending time with his family and his Katie cat.

He is survived by his daughter: Hella Metzler of Hampstead, his son: Konrad Pete Engl of Perry Hall, 5 grandchildren and 6 great- grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his two daughters: Anita Moore and Ursula Rita Mahon.

The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 at the ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A., 3296 Charmil Drive, Manchester, MD. 21102.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Andrew Carr officiating. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of Carroll County, 2517 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD. 21158.