Born July 25, 1946 in Rockbridge County, he was the son of Norwood M. Groah and Ruth Noel Groah.

Allen is survived by his wife of 58 years, Helen Losh Groah and sons Allen Groah Jr. (Cheryl) and Duane Groah. He is also survived by three grandchildren Timothy, Cassie and Dalton along with four great grandchildren Silas, Layne, Rae and Riley.

He is also survived by sisters Arlene Walker and Audrey Knick (Dale Powell), brothers Keith Groah and Curtis Groah.

Allen spent years working as a mechanic for Woody’s Chevrolet before running the Texaco in Fairfield. He later opened Blue Ridge Guns and Ammo which he ran until he retired in 2014.

He loved hunting and being outdoors and would happily share a hunting story to all who would listen.

A special Thank You to the nurses with Hospice of Shenandoah and Dr. Marsh.

A Celebration of Life will be held a later date.

Please consider a memorial donation in Allen’s memory to Hospice of Shenandoah. NG