William Courtney Groce
William Courtney Groce, “Court”, born January 21, 1943, and longtime resident of League City, Texas passed away peacefully with family by his side on June 27, 2019, in Kerrville, Texas following a short illness. Court was a direct descendant of Jared Ellison Groce who settled along the Brazos River in 1822, as one of Stephen F. Austin’s “Old Three Hundred” colonist. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After being honorably discharged, he spent his working career with Schlumberger, retiring after 30 years. He spent his retirement enjoying his hill country ranch, caring for the land and wildlife. Court enjoyed boating, hunting, and fishing, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He is preceded in death by his mother, Nell Groce, and his father, John Courtney Groce. He is survived by his love and longtime companion Patsy Ann Ferguson, his son Leonard and wife Erin, grandson Everett (of Kerrville, Texas), brother John Paul Groce and wife Debbie, nieces Lindsay Groce and Kelly Groce (of League City, Texas).
Visitation will be at Crowder Funeral Home, 1645 E. Main St, League City, Texas on Tuesday, July 2nd for family 5:00 – 6:00 pm, and friends are welcome from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday July 3rd at Crowder Funeral Home with interment following at Forest Park East in Webster, Texas.
Rest in Peace Old friend !
So sorry for the passing of a dear friend and former classmate. Prayers for all the family during this difficult time.
Rest in peace old friend. Prayers for your family during this difficult time.
Lynn so sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts are with you.
Love Linda
You were a good man and a good friend. We will miss you and your sense of humor. Our thoughts go out to Patsy Ann and all of Court’s family.
Arlis & Kimber
Rest In Peace Cuz! You know in your heart you were a Brother to me. We had so many great memories over the years. Until I see you on the other side you will be with me. Bill
Bye my friend I will long your smile.
Bye my friend I will long remember your smile and friendship.
Thoughts and prayers for Patsy and family.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you Patsy. So sorry for your loss.
Very thankful that I was able to see this wonderful tribute to Courtney Groce. I haven’t seen him in many years, just a few messages and phone calls.
Would have loved to visit him at his beautiful ranch! So happy that he had a wonderful retired life in such a beautiful place. Seeing the pictures of Courtney showing “Impressive Ego” & “Buck” flooded me with so many great memories of all of the hours spent working with him at the barn. And also remember how he liked to give me a hard time about being a teenager that would probably have a Skoal spitting boyfriend soon!!! He was so funny! Miss you Courtney, and thank you for the wonderful horses that you trusted me with & for being a good friend/boss/mentor! God Speed my friend!
Courtney we met in September, 1966 when we were drafted into the U.S. Army. We completed boot camp at Fort Polk, Louisiana. Unfortunately, after boot camp we were sent on different paths and I never saw you again. I remember you as a kind and caring person. May you rest in peace and god bless your family.
Joe Garcia
Galveston, Texas
I have so many wonderful memories of Courtney. We started first grade together at League City Elementary and were life long friends. Courtney was the kind of friend that everyone desires to have. He treated others with kindness and respect. Courtney will live forever in the hearts of all those who had the privilege of knowing him.
I thank God that He sent Courtney to be part of my life.