Bill Groves

[Bob Nodine]

Peggy called my wife this morning and said Bill passed away Wednesday night. Many of you know Bill as he was a long time member of this site. He will be missed and our thoughts and prayers go out to Peggy and the family.

 

 

[David White]

So sorry to hear that.  Bill was always willing to help me, and did on many occasions. I will miss, but remember, his friendship.  He and Peggy loved their RV friends.

He will be missed on this and other RV sites, even if he was not known personally.

[Guest Ray Davis]

 That's sad news .  I didn't know Bill but felt like I did.  Bill was a colorful member on this forum, very smart, and I always enjoyed his posts even   though they had become scarce since the forum moved.   Prayers for the family

  RIP Bill 

Edited February 5, 2021 by Ray Davis

[Ivan K]

I am shocked and miss him already. Never met Bill in person but exchanged few emails and he was very helpful. Sad day.

[philcarrell]

He will be missed.  He was a great source of information on many topics.

[Tom Cherry]

1 hour ago, Bob Nodine said:

Peggy called my wife this morning and said Bill passed away Wednesday night. Many of you know Bill as he was a long time member of this site. He will be missed and our thoughts and prayers go out to Peggy and the family.

 

 

Bob,

Thanks for posting this. Please post a link to the obituary and such.  Please also tell Peggy that Bill and she are in our prayers and we will remember him.

Tom

[pwhittle]

I spoke to Bill earlier this week. I had asked him for some information, and as always, Bill got me the information I was asking for. That was Bill.

We will miss you.

Paul

[Dr4Film]

I knew Bill personally and my wife & I have sat with Bill and Peggy at dinner tables many times while attending the Monacoers Gatherings held at Lazy Days. I also had the opportunity to help him weigh coaches when at Lazy Days. I have learned a lot from Bill over the years. He will be missed in more ways than we realize.

I pray than Peggy will be comforted by the fact that he passed peacefully while sleeping. He will always remain in our hearts and minds just like all of the other Monacoers members who have passed on before us way too soon.

May God Bless your soul!

[Bobbyboy]

Bill was a good man always willing to help.  He programed an extra multiplex CPU for me.  He will be missed.  Our prayers for him and his family.

 

Bob L  08 dynasty

 

 

 

[Frank McElroy]

Over the past decade Bill and I communicated almost every day.  Early Thursday morning I received a phone call from Peggy with the sad news.  I decided not to post right away so some of Bill's closest friends could be notified privately first.  Bill just celebrated his 70th birthday a few days ago.  Bill has been a long time contributor to this forum dating back to the early days.  His knowledge and expertise will be missed by us all.  Bill G (Hotrod) you will be missed - rest in peace.

The attached picture was taken on January 28, 2021.

[rpasetto]

Bill helped me with coach problems more times than I can count.  He taught me to do things I never thought I could do.

More than that, Bill was a friend.  Rest in peace, Bill.  You and your loved ones are in our prayers.

[Paul J A]

We met Bill &  Peggy in 2005 at the FMCA Rally in Perry Ga. A great Man , Friend and unselfish contributor to the RV Community with utmost respect for addressing an issue & providing a resolution with dignity .

[jacwjames]

I never had an opportunity to meet Bill personally but corresponded with him on many occasions with questions about my coach.  He was always more then willing to answer questions and provide knowledge, which I greatly appreciated.  

The RV community will greatly miss his knowledge and willingness to help, and so will I.    RIP

[applefarmer629]

Bill loved to stir the pot. He would love to get the members going on a subject just to see how long it would continue. He was one of a few members that Bill D banished from the site ( possibly more than one time.)

 

Duane L

2016 Ameriican Eagle

[Steven P]

I am sorry to hear this.  Bill helped me out several times too.  Hail State Bill.

[throgmartin]

I got a phone call from Dave Pratt telling me about Bill's passing. I am still in shock. Both Dave and I agreed that his passing is a huge loss to Monaco owners. Many of us relied on Bill's expertise in solar charging systems, the latest in batter technology, ATS switches, charging systems, etc. Many people did not know that Bill spent countless hours every week researching new technology and with his vast electrical background he was able to decipher many things and lend his professional opinion on new products. I get a lot of industry reports on new technology - products and systems - and I would pass them on to Bill for him to research the items. A week later he would get back to me and tell me if this system or component was good or bad.

I forgot how many rally's Bill and I attended together through the years but it was a lot. Whenever I wanted to upgrade an electrical or battery system I would call Bill and let him spec the system out for me. He was always spot on and every system he told me to buy performed flawlessly. He spec'ed out my house battery system and at a gathering a couple years later I seen him inside my battery compartment. He was load testing the batteries and seeing how the batteries and charging system was performing. He spent time talking my Tech through electrical troubleshooting and the many Monaco owners he helped over the years behind the scenes through phone calls and e-mails is amazing. One thing that has not been mentioned was all the 4 corner weight weighing Bill did at Monaco Gatherings.

I will miss Bill and our phone calls back and forth to one another solving coach electrical problems as well as solving the worlds problems. It is a stark reminder and something that Dave and I discussed yesterday on the phone - as time goes on we seem to loose more of our Monaco experts who has always been there to assist us. Bill was one of these individuals. May he rest in peace and may God hold Peggy and the family close during this difficult time. God speed my friend..............

[vegaman19760]

RIP Bill.  You were a great help to so many and had so many friends.  Condolences to your family and friends.  Your smile and personality will be sorely missed.

[dl_racing427]

I always enjoyed Bills contributions to the forum.
He will be missed, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
R.I.P. Bill.

David and Emmy

[daveyjo]

Rest in peace, Bill.  We'll miss you.

[Larry Laursen]

We will miss Bill on this forum as well as other forums.  He was always helpful with his wealth of knowledge about the motorhomes.  Prayers are with his family.

[Frank McElroy]

Here is a link to Bill's obituary.  I was a very close friend to Bill and I miss him every day.  Chris and I give our deepest sympathies to Peggy and family.

https://www.facebook.com/1831723680449754/posts/2819834678305311/

William “Bill” Warren Groves, Jr. 70, of Pass Christian, MS passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at his home  in Pass Christian.
Bill was born in Adams, Massachusetts, January 24, 1951 to William Warren Groves, Sr and Barbara  Groves Chapman. After Bill’s father passed away, his mother remarried, and the family moved to Pass Christian in 1965. 
Bill graduated from Pass Christian High School, already interested in electronics, which led him to Mississippi State University. Bill gained a degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. Upon graduation he went to work for Square D Company in Metairie, LA. Bill met Chuck Ramsey and soon went  to work with him at Bay Technical Associates in Bay St. Louis. In a few years Bill formed his own electronics business, GTEK, Inc. in Bay St. Louis, where he developed the “multi-port serial card” used  in many personal and enterprise computer systems. GTEK was a family owned business. 
While at Mississippi State University, Hugh Castles, Bill’s fraternity brother, introduced Bill to his sister, Peggy Castles, of Starkville, MS. Bill and Peggy were married three years later. They had four children, Barbara Marie Groves, William “Billy” Warren Groves III, Joseph Robert Groves, and Michael Carson Groves. 
Bill’s thriving company allowed him to pursue his other interests and passions. In the mid 80’s Bill started taking flying lessons and eventually purchased his own plane, allowing him to take  his family from coast to coast. He also loved boating as he and his brother, Kevin, purchased a Grand  Banks which the family used for outings to Cat and Ship Islands. After many years the Grand Banks and  the plane were sold and new adventures began for Bill, Peggy and the family. From the sky to the sea to  the land, it was now time for family camping. 
Over the years, Bill and Peggy had developed a love for traveling across this country. In 2005 Hurricane Katrina caused Bill & Peggy to retire. A motor home was purchased the year prior in which they took their first extended trip to Montana for a family reunion. For seven years the miles added up, and the 1st motor home was replaced by the present model, the Monaco Dynasty, in which Bill and Peggy made “home”. Due to COVID-19 issues, travel has been extremely limited, only going back and forth to Bill’s hometown in Adams, MA.
Through his RV’ing, Bill became exceptionally  knowledgeable in how the Monaco motor coach worked electrically and electronically. This knowledge was passed on to other Monaco RV owners. Bill was a member of the Elks Lodge in Adams, MA, Family Motor Coach Association, Monacoers RV Club, Monaco International, Magnolia Ramblers, Dogwood Chapter, and the Northeast Pacers. 
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Bill Sr. and Barbara Groves Chapman and son William “Billy” Warren III.
 He is survived by his wife Peggy of 47 years, and three children, Barbara, Joey, and Michael.  One brother, John Kevin Groves (Cindy), five grandchildren Bailey Groves(20), Gavin Groves(15), Mina Groves(12), Felix Digges (12) and Blu Zaretsky (14). He is also survived by his loyal four footed companions Cinderella, Zippy, and most of all, Mini.
Funeral Services will be Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Edmond Fahey Funeral Home in Bay St. Louis at 12 noon. The family will receive guests from 10:30 am to 12 noon. Interment will be at Bellevue Cemetery  in Adams, MA in the spring.
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, masks and social distancing will be required.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Humane Society or the charity of their choice.  
Edmond Fahey Funeral Home in Bay St. Louis is in charge of arrangements.

[Scotty Hutto]

Bill will be sorely missed by this group and others. He was one of the first to welcome me to Bill D’s Monacoers.  He was an advisor and friend, and we spent a lot of time discussing all things electrical as well as this site. He was a good guy, loved a good debate (Ha!  Argument!) and was willing to help anyone who reached out for help.  

[ken.knutson100]

Oh no! I was just able to see this post now! I’m actually really saddened by this. 😢 I finally met Bill in person last year at the Monaco meet up in Tampa Bay. Such a nice guy! He  has helped me with many problems on the two Monaco coaches we’ve owned first through his videos on YouTube then these forums and in person. We are praying for his family going through their loss. He will be sorely missed! 🙏🏻😞

[ncjimgr]

So sad to hear Bill passed away. My wife Peggy and I spent some quality time with Bill and Peggy both at their home in Pass Christian and at several Monaco Rallies. Bill was always willing to help anyone for any reason and we will miss him very much. Prayers for Peggy and his family. Rest in Peace Bill!

[rpasetto]

We attended Bill's graveside service yesterday.  It was a sad day. 

Peggy posted this on Facebook,  a beautiful tribute.