Grover E. Webster, Sr., age 95, of Toledo, passed away January 22, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 23, 1921 in Toledo, Ohio to Cleveland and Louella (Compton) Webster. Grover served his country in U.S. Army during WWII and was also a POW. Having worked as a railroader for many years, Grover retired as a yardmaster for the Union Pacific Railroad. He was also a member of Faith Bible Baptist Church.
Grover is survived by his children, Grover E. Webster, Jr., Kerry (Debbie) Webster and Phyllis A. Carrick; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; brothers, Calvin, Ralph & James Webster, sisters, Edith, Alice & Lila. In addition to his parents, Grover was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Webster.
The family will receive guests, Thursday, January 26, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home - SW Chapel, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419-381-1900). Funeral Services will begin Friday, January 27, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Faith Bible Baptist Church 232 North McCord Road, Toledo, Ohio with Pastor Tim Goodman officiating. Burial will follow at Springfield Township.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Faith Bible Baptist Church in Grover's memory.
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