Jonathan Charles Groover

Jonathan Groover Pickens, South Carolina Jonathan Groover, age 44, of Pickens, SC, passed away tragically and unexpectedly on April 29, 2025. Jonathan was born in Savannah, GA, on February 3, 1981, to Charles and Peggy Groover. Growing up in Taylors, SC, he was a bright and inquisitive boy who had an early interest in gadgets, cars, and technology of all kinds. He was well-liked by his peers and classmates and many of them became loyal lifetime friends. However, his best buddy while growing up was his younger brother Andrew. Jonathan was clever and witty, and fun to be around. He was also a hard worker, and later on became a talented security systems technician, most recently employed by Safe Haven Security. Jonathan accepted Christ as his Savior as a young boy, was baptized, and grew up as a faithful member of Brushy Creek Baptist Church. As a young adult, he went through some very rough and terrible times, but His loving Father God pulled him out of that miserable pit and gave him a new start. He turned his life around, worked hard, bought a house near his sons, and became the man and father he was meant to be. Praise God. Jonathan was a loving and caring son. He made several trips to Hendersonville with his friend Matt Spencer to help his mother after the devastation of hurricane Helene. He was a dedicated father to his precious sons Eli and Noah, the two great loves of his life. On weekends and school breaks, you could usually find Jonathan on adventures with his boys. He was happiest when he was out in the woods or on a lake or beach. He had an adventurous spirit and spent countless hours hiking, backpacking, camping, kayaking, and exploring. One of his favorite hiking places was Nine Times Preserve near his home. He loved to take Eli and Noah out on Lake Jocassee with his friend and father-in-law Chip Dunn. His Instagram account is filled with amazing photos and videos of mountain vistas, waterfalls, creeks, beaches, trails, and wildlife from his many adventures in the great outdoors. Jonathan is survived by his children Eli Groover, Noah Groover, and Maxwell Baur, his mother Peggy Groover Cook (Bill), sister and brother-in-law Robin and Scott Bridges, and brothers Keith Groover and Andrew Groover. He is also survived by his mother- and father-in-law Sheila and Chip Dunn, eight nieces and nephews, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends. Jonathan was preceded in death by his father Charles Groover and his grandparents Rev. Gus and Ruby Groover and James and Dorothy Newsome. All those Jonathan left behind are devastated by his tragic passing. We loved him beyond measure, but we know we will be reunited with him in Heaven if we are believers. This great loss would be unbearable if not for our faith in Jesus Christ as our Savior and Lord. Our prayer is that everyone who reads this will examine their hearts and seek salvation through Jesus. “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 3, at 2:00 pm at Mountain View Funerals in Pickens, SC. The gathering of family and friends will begin at 1:00 pm. Dr. Justin Alexander and Dr. Daniel Heeringa will officiate. Dr. Ralph Carter will lead the family in prayer at the private burial at Wood Memorial Park in Greer, SC. The memorial service will not be livestreamed. However, a video recording of the service will be made available on the Mountain View Funerals and Cremations website: mountainviewfunerals.com. A video of the Funeral can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdlpEWXXnr8

Jonathan Charles Groover

February 3, 1981 - April 30, 2025