Willie Lee Groce, Sr., 62, died Monday, October 23, 2006 in Walla Walla County, WA. He was born November 7, 1944 in Kildare, Texas to R.C. and Onie Groce. Willie loved his family and had a special place in his heart for his grand-daughter, Maeloni. He was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman. Willie is survived by his son; Willie Jr., brothers; Duke and Danny Moten, sister; Annette Groce, his three grandchildren, cousins, and a host of other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Anne Stevenson Groce and a brother, Andrew. And although his son can?t be here today, he says ?I love my Dad! He was a devoted and great father.