David Grovner, Sr., 86, of St. Simons Island passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville following a short illness. He was surrounded by his family.

Born on Sapelo Island, he was the second of eight children of Randolph and Virginia Walker Grovner, and lived on St. Simons Island all his life. He was a member of First African Baptist Church of St. Simons and was retired from Hercules. A soft-spoken man, David was a hard worker and a great provider for his family. He enjoyed fishing, BBQing, and watching baseball and westerns.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Vernell Lavern Mills Grovner; his son, David Grovner, Jr.; brothers, Leroy, Allen, Lester, and RL Grovner; sister, Erlene Grovner Davis; and sister-in-law, Eva Grovner.

He is survived by his son, Curtis Grovner (Cornelia) of Evans, GA; grandsons, Wesley Hughes (Kanika) and David Andrew Grovner; brothers, George Grovner and Arthur Grovner (Judy); sister-in-law, Audry Grovner; brother-in-law, William Davis; and several nieces and nephews.

The Funeral Service will begin at 11am, Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 10am until service hour. Interment in Brunswick Memorial Park will immediately follow the funeral service.

Brunswick Memorial Park Funeral Home is honored to assist the family of Mr. David Grovner.