Richard Allan Groom
May 27, 1950 - May 16, 2018
Richard Allan Groom, 67, of Saint Cloud, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. He was born in Royal Oak Township, Michigan, to Hollis Groom and Margaret King (Thomas), and spent much of his life in Miami, Florida. While he was a student at North Miami High School, he performed as a drummer and singer in the band The Castaways, and continued his love of music and performing into the 1990s and early 2000s as a member of the folk music group Relative Viewpoint, which included his daughter and brother-in-law. A man of boundless humor, wit, and heart, he is survived by his devoted wife of 45 years, Linda Groom, and a beloved family that includes his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and a far-reaching circle of friends. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Vitas Healthcare, Cancer Research Institute, the ASPCA, or the Humane Society.
Richard Allan Groom, 67, of Saint Cloud, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. He was born in Royal Oak Township, Michigan, to Hollis Groom and Margaret King (Thomas), and spent much of his life in Miami, Florida. While... View Obituary & Service Information