Charles William Grove, Jr., 80, of La Plata, Maryland passed away on February 19, 2015 in Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. He was born on May 31, 1934 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Elizabeth and Charles Wm. Grove, Sr.

Charles served four years in the Navy where he was a photographer on an aircraft carrier, taking picture of the planes taking off and landing. After his years in the services, he went on to become an electrician, and worked in the construction field for 50 years before retiring.

He married the love of his life, Kathryn May, and they have spent 45 years together raising and loving their children, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife who is his whole world, Kathryn M. Grove, step father of Bonnie Krell (John), Paul Manner (Shirley), Richard Manner, and the late Melanie Dyke. Grandfather of 11, Great Grandfather of 16, and great great Grandfather of 8, he is also survived by his brother, Ronald Grove.

Services will be held at a later date in Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic.