Leroy Ordell Groom Jr., 59, of Oldsmar, Fla., went to be with our Lord on Tuesday.

Leroy was a native of Mars, and served in the U.S. Navy. He lived in Vancouver, Wash., before making his home in Oldsmar.

Leroy was a heating and air conditioning technician for the Tampa International Airport, a member of the Countryside Christian Center and the VFW Post 10757.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Marcia; his daughter, Allison Marks and her husband, Glenn; his son, Jordan Groom and his fiancee, Kara; his father, Leroy O. Groom Sr. of Lecanto, Fla.; his two brothers, Spencer and Tracy; a sister, Lavonne Brennan and her husband, Kevin; and his twin granddaughters, Mackenna and Mira Marks.

GROOM — The funeral service for Leroy Ordell Groom Jr., who passed away Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, will be on Friday at the Countryside Christian Center, Clearwater, Fla., with graveside service at Sarasota National Cemetery.Condolences can be given at www.veteransfuneralcare.com.