On Sunday, August 11, 2024, Trey Anthony Grove,"Taz", of Thorndale, PA, passed away unexpectedly in Coatesville, PA. He was only 33 years old.

Born on October 8, 1990, at Brandywine Hospital, he was the son of Teena Acosta-Butcher and Timothy Grove Sr.

Taz was an amazing man, brother, uncle, son, nephew and daddy to his fur baby Echo, who he always called My Boy. Trey had an amazing love of life. He lived it brightly. Everyone who had the pleasure to come into contact with Trey was drawn to that light.

He was an avid, Star Wars and Eagles fan. He loved anime, especially Dragon Ball Z thanks to his uncle Julio. He also had a love for chess and dancing. Trey had a passion for riding his motorcycle and was a proud member of the Infamous Ryders Motorcycle Club.

To Trey family was everything and he was proud to tell you that he had 18 siblings and 16 nieces and nephews. He was the life of the party and just pure joy. He always had a smile on his face. He was employed at Martin Brower in Valley Township. He worked hard so that he could play harder. He believed in the Lord and was a member of Mount Zion AME church in Atglen PA.

He leaves cherished memories to, his boy Echo (his fur baby), his parents Teena Acosta-Butcher, husband, Alexander Butcher Sr., Timothy Grove Sr., wife Dana Grove; his maternal grandparents, Viola Acosta and Viola Morris, paternal grandparents, Lewis Culbertson wife, (Francis) and Sandra Buckles; his siblings Timothy Acosta-Stewart wife (Sandra), Kyle Dillard (Ashley), Leanna Acosta, Haneef Brake, Monica Butcher, Marsheonna Grove, Paris Grove, Timothy Grove Jr., Alexander Butcher II, Amanda Grove, Vincent Butcher, Khadijah Grove, Michael Butcher, Leo Butcher, Nicole Maccann, Tyler Grove, Faith Butcher (Joel) and Trevor Watson.

He is also survived by special Uncle Tom, a.k.a. uncle fudgy (Dawn) and Aunt Serita Bell (Curtis), and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother Inez Grove-Green, maternal grandfather, Julio Acosta Sr., and uncles George Bunky Grove Sr. and Julio Acosta Jr.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Michele King and the Infamous Ryders Motorcycle Club.

A Life Celebration Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Cornerstone Fellowship, 101 Kylies Road, Coatesville, PA. A viewing will be held from 9:00 AM until 10:45 AM.

Click here on Monday, August 19th at 10:45 AM  EST to WATCH THE SERVICE LIVE on Zoom.​

Zoom Meeting ID: 846 9015 0438 Passcode: Wright

Family and friends may share condolences through the guestbook link on this memorial page where you may also light a candle in Trey's memory.

Flowers may be sent to the church on the day of the service. The theme colors are Red and Black